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Technology Sector in Portugal Sees Hiring Recovery, But Lags Behind Global Average

The Portuguese innovation segment is appearing signs of recuperation in enlisting, with a 25% increment in work creation anticipated for Q2 2025, concurring to the Experis Tech Ability Viewpoint ponder. Whereas this marks a three-percentage-point rise from the past quarter, it remains ten focuses underneath the worldwide normal of 35%.

Key Findings from the Study:

✅ 37% of Portuguese tech employers plan to expand their teams

✅ 12% expect to downsize

✅ 49% will maintain their current workforce

Growing Demand for Tech Talent

The IT segment is presently the third-largest in contracting eagerly in Portugal, driven by AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data-related parts. In any case, 76% of organizations report trouble finding qualified experts, as the ability showcase gets to be progressively worldwide.

Nuno Ferro, Brand Leader at Experis, expressed:

"Companies are effectively securing the ability required for development, as mechanical advancement quickens. Enlisting challenges endure, but request for specialized tech parts remains solid."

Why Companies Are Expanding Teams:

🔹 Development & require for new tech skills – Top reason for hiring

🔹 Diversity initiatives – 28% of companies prioritize group diversity

🔹 Skill renewal & competitiveness – 24% point to remain ahead within the showcase

Reasons for Workforce Reductions:

🔻 Internal reorganizations – 38% of companies cite restructuring

🔻 Market changes & slowdowns – 25% are adjusting to industry shifts

In spite of slacking behind worldwide patterns, Portugal's tech segment proceeds to recoup, highlighting a positive viewpoint for work seekers and businesses alike within the coming months.