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Only 16% of companies plan to hire this summer

Three in every four Portuguese companies do not plan to hire more employees for the summer season.

According to a survey by Manpower, only 16% of companies will hire more people in the next three months, while 6% plan layoffs.

Still, it is in the south of Portugal where most businesses – mainly in the restaurant and hotel sectors – plan to hire for the summer (13%).