Women continue to be underrepresented in the tech world. Progress has been slow, and sometimes even a little discouraging: in a decade, the gap between women and men who embraced a career in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has widened, according to Eurostat data. In 2020, the percentage of women working in tech in Portugal stood at 19%, a decrease of 5.3 percentage points compared to 2012.

‍Described for the first time in the US, the phenomenon of the great resignation is characterised by mass layoffs. Leveraging development, promoting internal mobility in organisations and preventing someone from being left behind are some of the strategies recommended by experts.

Companies now have a unique opportunity to support their employees through a vast array of options, including remote work, hybrid models, flexible schedules, as well as wellbeing and mental health benefits, stock options, or budgets to support specific costs. But what is the real Return On Investment (ROI) of flexibility?

Do you want to start working remotely, autonomously or even project by project? You are not alone! More and more people are deciding to look for a new job that offers them more freedom and flexibility. It's true that starting the search for a remote job may not be an easy task, but there are websites and tools that can help you in that lifestyle change.

Increasingly seen as a mainstream setup, remote work has been an option appreciated by most professionals. It offers greater flexibility and work life integration. But at the same time, it brings with it several new challenges, and even some dangers.

Working remotely requires tools that help you focus, communicate with your colleagues (despite being physically distant), as well as keep your concentration and orientation on results and goals. Using the best platforms will make managing your work, your time, and your schedule much easier.

If your company offers you "caring days" but you're having trouble finding organisations or projects that accept your availability limitations, this article is for you. We've put together a list of projects where you can do occasional and one-off volunteering, both in person, in Lisbon and Porto, and remotely.

If you're looking for inspiration for what to read on your holidays or free time, or simply curious about what we've been reading, check out the list we've prepared for you with 10 books that were part of the Coverflex Book Club.