†Forecast figures for 2013 © Copyright Hays plc 2013. HAYS, the Corporate and Sector H devices, Recruiting experts worldwide, the HAYS Recruiting experts worldwide logo and Powering the World of Work are trade marks of Hays plc. The Corporate and Sector H devices are original designs protected by registration in many countries. All rights are reserved. The reproduction or transmission of all or part of this work, whether by photocopying or storing in any medium by electronic means or otherwise, without the written permission of the owner, is restricted. The commission of any unauthorised act in relation to the work may result in civil and/or criminal action. THE HAYS GLOBAL SKILLS INDEX 2013 VIEW FROM THE GROUND The period of economic instability recently experienced in Portugal has highlighted old issues within the labour market, as well as creating new challenges. The talent mismatch has been one of the most serious issues to face the Portuguese labour market and the issue continues to worsen as thousands of young job seekers are now leaving the country. It is essential to create policies that attract and retain these young professionals. It is also very important to establish better communications between educational institutions and the labour market to fix this lack of skills and thus reduce wage pressure. Paula Baptista, Managing Director, Hays Portugal 4.6 6.4 6.1 10.0 4.7 10.0 0.0 BACKGROUND ECONOMIC DATA KEY FINDING Wages in high-skill industries are expected to push the Index score higher in 2013 than it was in 2012. Employers are having to pay an increasingly high premium to attract talent in select industries. DOWNWARD PRESSURE FROM • Wage pr essure in high-sk ill occupations • Increase in education lev els • Net in-migration UPWARD PRESSURE FROM • Structural unemployment • Wage pr essure in high-sk ill industries • Labour ma rket r egulations 10.5m 7.7% 15.9% 15,800 15,400 167 162 10.5m 8.7% -3.2% -2.8% 18.0% 6.0 OVERALL SCORE COUNTRY PROFILE Portugal’s overall score is 6.0, which is indicative of medium strength labour market pressures . While Portugal has suffered a deep economic contraction, the adjustment process in the labour markets is proving to be a slow one. This combination means that some employers, particularly in high- skill industries, may face difficult economic circumstances at the same time as they struggle to attract and retain the key talent they need. 0 2.5 5 7.5 10 BREAKDOWN OF SEVEN INDICATOR SCORES Indicators Education flexibility Talent mismatch Overall wage pressure Labour market participation Labour market flexibility Wage pressure in high-skill industries Wage pressure in high-skill occupations Scores 5 0 10 2.5 7 .5 UNEMPLOYMENT GDP Long-term unempl. rate Unemployment rate *2013 prices GDP/head (EUR*) GDP (Billion EUR*) GDP Growth POPULATION 2012 2013† 5.3 in 2012 PORTUGAL