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Between 25,000 and 50,000 dollars. This is the inherent cost of a bad hire, not to mention the time lost during the hiring process and the momentum the company could have gained had it hired the right person for the job. “The worst mistake business leaders can make is hiring the wrong people,” warns Robert Walters, a human resources expert.

More and more professionals are required to be able to respond quickly and almost simultaneously to various requests. All this while they are connected with the world, through their email and cell phone, during most of the day. Between the inbox filling up, cell phone notifications ringing and deadlines to meet, losing focus and seeing productivity levels fluctuating is very easy.

While some companies are channeling their efforts to improve old offices, adapting them to new work dynamics and making them attractive enough for people to want to work from there, leaving their homes or 'work from anywhere', there are organisations that are one step ahead. This is the case with Salesforce, which, following a remote work logic, is committed to building a centre focused on well-being, mental health and social interaction among team members. Although located in California, Trailblazer Ranch will also be able to receive Portuguese employees. By the end of the year, the tech's wellness retreat should be used by around 10,000 employees.

It should be a smooth and simple transition, but it often ends up being a period of even more stress and work. Getting everything sorted out at work before going on vacation can be highly exhausting - which is also why it's so important to prepare for your time off work well in advance. Scheduling in advance is the key to making the most of your vacation, making sure you rest properly and have no professional worries.

Starting a startup is a real challenge. And making it grow, namely by strengthening the team, is no less of a challenge. But there are programmes, benefits and incentives that entrepreneurs can (and should) resort to to handle this task as well as possible, and increase their chances of success.‍

Unlike a(aaa)ll the other articles on how to be a good human resources recruiter, this time we weren't talking to experts in the field. Yes, we went to talk to the candidates/interviewees and asked them about what they least like about an HR professional. So if you work as an HR recruiter, this article is for you.

Aveiro is a territory where the presence of water and nature are dominant forces. The richness of the landscape combined with the range of attractions and activities available invites remote workers and digital nomads to stay in this region for a few days. The idea is to work from here and, at the same time, explore the territory, the characteristics that the Ria de Aveiro (that is, the Aveiro lagoon) gives it, as well as socialising with the locals.

Working remotely does not necessarily mean working without a team, alone and isolated from the rest of your colleagues. This distance must be physical only, as communication must continue to be permanent and even closer than it would be in an office. There are also some team dynamics that can be done at a distance and that, in a way, create that informality and chillness that a meeting in the hallways of the company's office or coffee breaks with colleagues are able to promote.