After deciding to extend to Portugal, you'll need to assemble a squad. You'll have to manage the hiring process while keeping in mind Portugal's cultural complexities, and then you'll have to hire them as official members of your team while remaining consistent with employment laws at all times.While it might seem that hiring Portugal employees is easy, following the country's employment enforcement laws from the beginning of the recruitment process to onboarding may be difficult.

With our Portugal hiring outsourcing facilities, AtoZ Serwis Plus provides a stronger option. We'll hire members of your team on your behalf, allowing you to get back to work in a matter of days rather than months. As the Employer of Record, we'll assume all risk, allowing you to concentrate on your new Portugal venture.

Staffing and Recruiting in Portugal

When it comes to building the international team, using the right recruiting platforms will make all the difference. Since personal relationships are so important in Portugal, many businesses rely on networking events and personal recommendations to find talent. If your company does not yet have a presence in Portugal, this method of recruitment can be difficult.Partnering with a global GEO that already has connections in-country could be beneficial to your business.

In Portugal, online platforms are becoming increasingly popular as recruitment networks. Reaching out to candidates on social media or posting open positions on job boards can be effective for your business.

Legal Compliance Throughout the Staffing Process

Your company will also need to stay compliant with Portuguese employment law as you recruit new employees for your international team. The law expressly prohibits discrimination based on the following categories:

• Gender identity
• Marital status
• Family situation
• Age
• Sex
• Parentage
• Sexual orientation
• Economic situation
• Origin or social conditions
• Political or ideological beliefs
• Genetic heritage
• Religion
• Disability
• Reduced work capacity
• Affiliation with a trade union

As you can see, you'll want to be cautious when speaking with potential employees. Asking questions regarding any of these safe characteristics is not a good idea. Some of these things are likely to come up when you get to know your potential hires, but make sure you don't use the details they volunteer as part of your hiring decision.

How to Hire Employees in Portugal

Start by preparing a written employment contract that covers anything from the employee's salary to benefits and termination conditions in Portugal. In both the employment contract and the offer letter, always write any salary or benefits amounts in euros rather than a foreign currency.

In Portugal, employees are often protected by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which may specify various enforcement terms. Before writing an employment contract, check to see if there are any CBAs in your industry. Your contract must meet or exceed the CBA's requirements.

Portugal Employment Compliance

Portugal is well-known for its strict labour laws. The Portuguese Constitution, for example, prohibits at-will jobs and functions under the presumption of a long-term employment relationship. As an employer, you'll need to be familiar with the Labour Code's rules, as well as parental rights, work-related injuries and sickness legislation, and workplace health and safety regulations.

Be sure to study the regular workday before hiring Portugal workers. Employees in Portugal usually work eight-hour days for 40 hours a week. Anything above that is called overtime in Portugal and is subject to the country's labour laws. Employees normally report to work at 9 a.m., take a two-hour lunch break at 1 p.m., and leave between 3 and 7 p.m.

How to Onboard Employees

There is no uniform procedure for onboarding new workers. Rather, you can customise the process to your business, industry, or the country where you're growing.

While employment contracts are not required by Portuguese law, it is best practise to draught one during the hiring and recruiting process. As a reminder of the terms you agreed to, you should go over this contract with the employee during their first day or week on the job. Other helpful hints for new hires include:

• Drafting an employee code of conduct
• Putting together any necessary training courses
• Onboarding multiple employees at the same time for a smoother process
• Making sure some representatives from the parent company are at the facility when you onboard key employees

Benefits of Portugal Hiring Outsourcing

Outsourcing Portugal recruiting takes the guesswork out of finding jobs in Portugal. AtoZ Serwis Plus will assist you in finding top talent, putting them to work for you through our existing subsidiary. We'll take the risk of enforcement off your shoulders and put it on ours as the Employer of Record.