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Intercultural Chronicle

WORKING IN PORTUGAL THROUGH THE EYES OF INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS

Discover Portuguese workplace culture through the experiences of international professionals.

In every issue of RHmagazine (Portugal), we give a voice to international professionals living in Portugal, exploring their perspectives on the Portuguese and how they experience cultural differences in the workplace.

Their diverse perspectives and experiences invite us to discover Portuguese culture from a different angle and gain a deeper understanding of the relationships and professional practices that shape working life in Portugal.

In Portugal, trust is built step by step

Human Resources Director at Lactalis Portugal.





In Portugal, silence is also an answer

Myriam Ouaki, partner at the law firm PARES



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Professional culture carries more weight than nationality

Sandrine Sleiman, coordinator of the REITOX network at the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)



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To understand the Portuguese, one must read between the lines

Anette Van de Loo, entrepreneur and co-founder of the artisanal ice cream Reys

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Pay attention to your team and they will reciprocate in double

Maud Bayle, General Director of Provost Portugal



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Portugal is very similar to Lebanon

Cynthia Bitar, chef at Restaurant Touta







What surprised me the most was the directness of the people

Rafael Gomes, Chief Financial and Human Resources Officer at Edenred Portugal


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Portugal is a global country but with a very specific rhythm

Safak Nervo, Chief Commercial Officer of Optylon Krea






It is with attention to detail that a good professional integration is achieved in Portugal

Mayka Rodriguez, General Manager of the Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade Hotel



It is with attention to detail that a good professional integration is achieved in Portugal

Frédéric Bengold, General Director of Servier Portugal




In terms of execution, the Portuguese can become true "war machines"


Dario Cofetti, General Director of Oney Bank Portugal



Luís Morgadinho

Head of Pedagogy, Executive Coach & Master trainer.

At Elemento Humano, we develop, in partnership with the AKTEOS, training and intercultural support solutions to help leaders and teams understand cultural differences, adapt their way of communicating, and collaborate more effectively across borders.

Our approach also incorporates the Nomad’ Profiler™, a diagnostic tool designed to identify cultural preferences and understand their impact on professional relationships.

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