Personnel management in Portugal: a product of the country's history

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The field of personnel management has been growing rapidly in Portugal in recent years. Much of this growth can be attributed to the nationalization of major economic sectors when a socialist government was elected following the 1974 revolution. The subsequent privatization of companies has created the need for greater focus on human resources (HR) management. Unlike in the past, personnel management is now considered a lucrative profession in Portugal. It is now common for HR directors to be some of the highest paid people in Portuguese companies. The typical modern Portuguese personnel manager is between 35 to 45 years of age, male, and with a degree in the social sciences. A recent survey of Porteguese HR managers revealed their top priorities to include the creation of a people-centered but business oriented personnel function, the recruitment of flexible workers, and the assessment of employee potential.

Human resource management, Employment, Portugal

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What the personnel director can bring to the boardroom table

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Personnel specialists as boardroom directors may actually improve the board's effectiveness. Many board chairmen, surveyed by the management consultancy Adaptation Ltd, agree that the most significant boardroom decisions have human implications or considerations, so that 'people input' is often needed. However, not many personnel managers make it to the boardroom. This may be due to the general perception of the personnel specialist as lacking in directional qualities, such as commercial awareness and a deep understanding of the mechanics of business. Personnel professionals aspiring for board appointments should strive to gain a broader perspective through multi-functional exposure.

Management, Corporate directors, Cover Story, Corporate governance, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Human resource directors

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