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Sem pessoas, não há turismo: Os desafios do capital humano no setor [artigo de imprensa]
2026-01-30 - Veríssimo, Medéia
O turismo português vive um paradoxo inquietante: é um dos motores da economia, mas continua a perder pessoas. A dificuldade em atrair, reter e formar profissionais ameaça um setor que depende, sobretudo, da qualidade das relações humanas.
Fala-se muito de inovação, digitalização e sustentabilidade, mas, muitas vezes, esquece-se o essencial: as pessoas, o verdadeiro motor do setor. É nelas que residem as competências, o conhecimento e a experiência que sustentam a produtividade, a qualidade do serviço e a competitividade da atividade turística. Num setor em que a hospitalidade é o próprio produto, o ser humano é, por definição, o ativo mais estratégico.
The Factoring Contract and Its Modalities
2025-10-21 - Aldeia, Susana
This article examines the various types of factoring contracts, an essential financial tool for companies seeking liquidity and financing solutions. The study looks at the historical evolution of factoring, its financing and guarantee functions, and the issue of notifying the debtor. In addition, specific modalities such as factoring with and without recourse, domestic and international factoring, and other variants such as undisclosed factoring and bulk factoring are analysed. The research is based on a comprehensive bibliographical analysis of doctrines in Portuguese and Spanish, as well as relevant case law. The results highlight the diversity of factoring modalities available globally, with regional and sectoral particularities. This work contributes to clarifying the terminology and functionality of the factoring contract, offering a detailed overview of its practical applications and legal implications.
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2026-03-13 - Reis, Ana Sofia; Pacheco, Luís Miguel; Correia, Maria do Rosário
Gender diversity on Boards of Directors has gained increasing prominence in the literature, particularly in the context of corporate governance and financial performance. The present study examines whether there is a relationship between gender diversity on BoD and the financial performance of medium-sized, unlisted Portuguese industrial companies. A quantitative approach was adopted using panel data from 298 companies over the period 2018 to 2023. The results reveal that the majority of companies in the sample would not meet the minimum threshold of 33.33% female representation on boards, as established by the European Directive on gender balance. The findings do not indicate a significant association between either the presence or proportion of women on boards of directors and the main financial indicators analysed. Similarly, no significant relationship was found between female firm leadership and firm performance. The limited presence of women in leadership positions observed in the companies analysed may explain the absence of the positive effects highlighted in the literature. Nevertheless, the results should not be interpreted as a denial of the relevance of female leadership, but rather as a reflection of persistent structural gender inequality in medium-sized Portuguese companies.