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Briefing: Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a week

Strategic angle: A recent Randstad analysis reveals Portugal's high percentage of employees working long hours, trailing only Greece, Cyprus, and France.

Editorial StaffApril 5, 20261 MIN READ

Recent findings from Randstad reveal that Portugal has a high percentage of employees working 49 hours or more per week, indicating a trend towards extended working hours.

This situation places Portugal in a comparative context with Greece, Cyprus, and France, which have even higher rates of long working hours.

The implications of such extended hours on workforce productivity and employee well-being warrant further examination, particularly in relation to infrastructure and operational capacity.