Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Food allowance: What the law says in Portugal
The food allowance is a very important salary supplement for a significant proportion of workers in Portugal. The amount granted by companies to their employees is intended to compensate them for the cost of having a meal during their working day. But what does Portuguese legislation say about food allowance? What is it, how can...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Edenred distinguished as a Marca Recomendada 2025
After being awarded the Prémio Cinco Estrelas award once again, Edenred Portugal has once again been awarded the Marca Recomendada 2025 seal by Consumers Trust. For the fourth year running, Edenred has obtained the best satisfaction rating on Portal da Queixa in the meal card category. This distinction is the result of the work of...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on What is HR automation? Practical examples
Human resources departments are crucial to the success of companies, as they manage their most valuable asset: people. Professionals in this area are responsible for processes ranging from recruitment to onboarding, training and development, salary processing, vacation and leave management, among many others. Some of these processes tend to involve a high administrative burden, as...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Job hopping: The role of flexible benefits in retaining talent
The phenomenon of job hopping is not new, but it has become more common in recent years, especially as new generations enter the job market. This trend, which consists of “jumping from job to job”, is most prevalent among Generation Y – the Millennials – and Generation Z. Several studies indicate that professionals from these...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Why accept Edenred Refeição payments in your establishment?
Edenred Refeição is the most widely used meal card in Portugal. This benefit is given by companies to their employees in order to ensure access to a decent meal during the working day. Social meal vouchers have a different tax framework from the payment of meal allowances in cash, as they guarantee that the amount...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Working time exemption: What it is and how it works
The exemption from working hours is one of the types of working hours provided for in Código do Trabalho. It is a working arrangement that gives workers flexibility and greater autonomy in managing their time. However, it is a topic that can raise some questions, both for the workers themselves and for those responsible for...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Haven’t linked your Edenred card to MB WAY yet? 3 Reasons to do so
Did you know that you can use your Edenred benefits completely digitally? While Edenred Creche and Edenred Estudante work via the education wallet in the MyEdenred App, the benefits in card format – both Edenred Refeição and Edenred Flexível – can be linked to MB WAY. If you have either or both of these cards...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Employee well-being: 4 Priorities for 2025
According to the 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey, carried out by AON in more than 1100 countries around the world, the main concern identified by companies for the next five years is employee wellbeing. Well-being at work is related to how the workplace, working environment, tasks and professional demands, among other factors, can influence the health...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on 5 Approaches to conflict management at work
Any context in which there are human interactions can be susceptible to conflict. Workplaces are no exception. Companies are made up of diverse groups of people with different personalities and opinions. As such, disagreements are inevitable. However, managing these differences is fundamental to strengthening the organizational culture and building a team spirit that promotes collaboration,...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Examples of non-financial benefits to motivate employees
It’s no news that motivated employees are more involved and productive in their work. Nor is it news that benefits packages play a major role in motivating professionals. In this context, it’s obvious that money matters. Financial benefits ensure greater disposable income and allow you to support employees in essential areas, contributing to their well-being...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Meal allowance 2025: What amounts to consider
The meal allowance is a social benefit granted by companies to their employees in order to guarantee access to a nutritious meal during the working day. Although it is not compulsory, the meal allowance is one of the most popular employee benefits in Portugal and most employers choose to grant it in order to support...
Published by Juliana BeloComments Off on Edenred wins Prémio Cinco Estrelas for the third year running
Edenred Portugal has been recognized with the Prémio Cinco Estrelas 2025. This distinction was achieved for the third consecutive year in the meal card category. Edenred’s overall satisfaction rating was 7.97, in a process of evaluating products, services and brands that involves companies and consumers. This recognition reaffirms the satisfaction and confidence of the Portuguese...