Milestone: Building Happiness at Work

Lisbon-based tech consultancy Milestone, founded in 2010 and now with 200+ employees, has made a name for itself as “the happiest place to work in Portugal.” The company’s recipe? A people-first culture that blends flexibility with commitment, transparent communication, and genuine care for employee well-being. Employee Experience Manager Chloé Guedj explains that Milestone’s Employer Value Proposition is built on authenticity: clients and employees alike share testimonials that feed into a culture of belonging. From year-long onboarding programs to continuous training and “power skills” development, Milestone invests in growth at every stage of a career. For SAP BASIS team member Catarina Martins, who started as an intern, the impact is personal: “I was welcomed with open arms. Milestone trusted me from day one—and that changed my life.”