Siemens is celebrating its 120th anniversary in Portugal with the energy of a startup. Today, it stands as a massive tech hub where 80% of employees hold advanced degrees. In a recent Pedro Henriques Siemens Portugal interview, the HR Director explained how the brand is redesigning work for a new era where humans and algorithms work as one.
The Co-Creation Code: Humans + AI
The biggest shift during the Siemens Portugal 120 years anniversary is the move toward "co-creation." Generation Z already makes up 20% of the workforce, and that number is expected to double in five years. To keep up with this pace, the company launched SiemensGPT. This AI assistant handles the "boring" stuff—from drafting documents to planning presentations—allowing the team to focus on high-level strategy.
Hybrid Work as a Standard
For anyone looking for a digital job in Portugal, Siemens is setting the gold standard. Their hybrid model (typically 2-3 days at home) isn't just a perk; it’s a natural way of organizing work. The company even provides €275 for home-office setups. Pedro Henriques notes that flexibility is now so critical that some candidates even rank it over a higher salary.
A Global Community in Numbers
Innovation requires a mix of perspectives, which is why Siemens Portugal is home to 66 different nationalities. This community is constantly evolving through "upskilling." In 2025 alone, employees averaged over 50 hours of training each. Instead of rigid annual reviews, the company now uses "Growth Talks"—ongoing conversations about development that can happen at any time.
Looking Toward 2030
The future of HR at Siemens is about removing unnecessary control. As Henriques puts it, an organization that is too slow and hierarchical cannot survive in a competitive tech market. The goal is to build an agile, purposeful community where leaders act as facilitators rather than "bosses" who sign off on documents.
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