Gilmar Sequeira Martins
Freelance
Expertise
As an experienced journalist, I began my career in IT before moving on to other fields such as risk management, banking, housing, engineering issues, education (grandes écoles), and finance, before specialising over the last ten years in work and organisational issues (digital transformation and AI, management, demographic challenges, training, etc.).
Most read articles by Gilmar Sequeira Martins
Portugal: government seeks to reduce ‘rigidity’ of the labour code
The programme for government of Portugal's centre-right coalition, presented by prime minister Luís Montenegro, leader of the Democratic Alliance movement, was approved by the country's parliament...
2 July 2025
Portugal: parliamentary elections hinge on labour issues
Ahead of Portugal's early parliamentary elections on 18 May, the third round since 2021, the latest polls indicate that a large majority of votes are split between three parties: the outgoing...
12 May 2025
Portugal: potential extension of parental leave sparks debate
A bill proposing to extend paid parental leave from four months to six was approved by Parliament on 27 September. The government points to the high cost of the measure and the risk of further...
18 November 2024
Portugal: how companies successfully experimented with a four-day week
After a year of experimentation, a number of Portuguese companies have adopted the four-day week. They are seeing productivity levels maintained as well as an improvement in employee commitment...
30 May 2024
Latest articles by Gilmar Sequeira Martins
Portugal: government seeks to reduce ‘rigidity’ of the labour code
The programme for government of Portugal's centre-right coalition, presented by prime minister Luís Montenegro, leader of the Democratic Alliance movement, was approved by the country's parliament...
2 July 2025
Portugal: parliamentary elections hinge on labour issues
Ahead of Portugal's early parliamentary elections on 18 May, the third round since 2021, the latest polls indicate that a large majority of votes are split between three parties: the outgoing...
12 May 2025
Portugal: potential extension of parental leave sparks debate
A bill proposing to extend paid parental leave from four months to six was approved by Parliament on 27 September. The government points to the high cost of the measure and the risk of further...
18 November 2024
Portugal: how companies successfully experimented with a four-day week
After a year of experimentation, a number of Portuguese companies have adopted the four-day week. They are seeing productivity levels maintained as well as an improvement in employee commitment...
30 May 2024
Four-day working week project starts in Brazil and ramps up in Portugal
Already tested in a dozen countries, the four-day working week is now being introduced in Brazil, where it will be rolled out during Q3 2023. Employees in pilot companies will be able to work at...
13 June 2023
What you absolutely must read this week
The essential content of the week selected by the editorial team.
France: sectors feel economic slowdown to differing degrees
The latest data on France’s occupational sectors (branches professionnelles), covering the year 2023, show how employment trends are shaping workplace dynamics. After a more favourable period for...
19 December 2025
United Kingdom: Parliament finally passes Employment Rights Bill
The UK Labour government's flagship reform of employment rights was passed by both houses on 16 December after a turbulent parliamentary process. The bill introduces numerous changes to labour...
18 December 2025
EU: social partners in telecoms sign joint statement on AI
On 16 December, the social partners in Europe's telecommunications sector unveiled a joint statement on artificial intelligence. They propose an action plan for skills and commit to raising...
18 December 2025
EU: MEPs demand directive on algorithmic management
Members of the European Parliament have called for a directive on algorithmic management. Such legislation would introduce obligations for companies to inform employees, assess health and safety...
17 December 2025
Most viewed articles of the month on mind HR
What readers clicked on the most last month.
What readers clicked on the most last month.
1
Spain: new terms and conditions for in-company training contracts
On 25 November, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a regulation on training contracts. This text defines the terms and conditions for hosting work-study students and interns doing professional...
1 December 2025
2
EU: Commission issues first recommendation on human capital as part of European Semester
In parallel with the European Semester adopted on 25 November, which proposes guidelines to member states on economic policies for the coming year, the European Commission has adopted an...
25 November 2025
3
France: sectors feel economic slowdown to differing degrees
The latest data on France’s occupational sectors (branches professionnelles), covering the year 2023, show how employment trends are shaping workplace dynamics. After a more favourable period for...
19 December 2025
4
Germany: apprenticeship openings fall sharply in manufacturing and chemicals
From 1 January 2026, Dutch collective agreements for temporary employment agencies will alter the employment conditions of temp workers. Agencies will be required to pay these workers at least the...
15 December 2025