By Joana Lameira – Swood Team The refugee crisis has transformed the lives of thousands of people around the world. Many are those who leave their homes and countries to escape wars, armed conflicts, persecution and human rights violations. They leave everything behind and head towards uncertain destinies. They risk their lives, escaping by the…
Circular Economy
By Mariana Vaz – Swood Team Every year 2.5 billion tons of waste are produced in the European Union and in 2019, 265,000 tons of waste was produced in Brazil. These tons have been accumulating over the years and it is easy to lose track of what it really means to put something “out”. ‘Putting it…
The adventure begins
By Julia Cohen – Atreva-se Hi, my name is Julia Cohen and I’m co-founder and CEO of Swood. In this column I will always try to bring you a more personal look, of someone who is undertaking and living the rollercoaster of emotions that doing so is. If being an entrepreneur wasn’t challenging enough, I’m still a…
Soft Skills in Today’s Market
By Carina Marques – Swood Team If a few decades ago we asked an employer what differentiates a good candidate or a good employee from another, we could expect answers like “knowledge in the area”, “ability to perform the tasks”, “previous experience in the job”. Basically, the answers would fall within the scope of technical proficiency,…
Personal Branding, what is it all about?
By Pedro Henrique – Swood Convida Personal Branding, do you know what it is all about? Have you in front of the mirror ever given yourself a compliment before criticism? That’s the way! Personal Marketing is the path of professional life being pleasurable and starting with the most important person at this moment, you. By working with…
The Importance of Intrapreneurship in Organizations
By Andreia Vitória – Palavra de Especialista The term intrapreneurship has been gaining increasing notoriety and relevance as a result of organizations’ need to maintain their competitive advantage in an increasingly turbulent and challenging environment. The concept of the intrapreneurial employee, that is, an internal entrepreneur, has fueled organizations’ interest in this type of profile….
Sustainable Development Goals in Companies
By Mariana Vaz – Swood Team The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals, set by the United Nations General Assembly. Created in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda, they aim to define global priorities and aspirations for 2030 and encourage worldwide action by governments, business, and civil society to eradicate poverty…
Month of Ramadan
By Joana Lameira – Swood Team The Muslim population is currently practicing Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During these days they live deprived of worldly pleasures, from sunrise to sunset, practicing the ritual of fasting. Fasting consists of total abstinence from food, liquids, tobacco, and sexual relations. The tradition emphasizes that one…
April 25th: Workers’ Rights and Achievements
By Carina Marques – Swood Team In Portugal, the month of April takes on a special meaning. 47 years ago, on April 25th, the country changed its political and social trajectory with the Carnation Revolution, bringing a set of rights and freedoms that, until then, were not assured. All social groups benefited from the new…
The Importance of Performance Evaluation in Companies
By Yael Cohen – Palavra de Especialista The performance evaluation is a much-discussed process these days. Many managers consider this process ineffective and inaccurate, and the time spent on it is perceived as wasted. Due to dissatisfaction with the process and without seeing a good end product and results, some companies have eliminated the annual performance review,…