The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Adminstrative / Support Services Employment activities Temporary employment agency activities and other human resource provisions 78.20 - Temporary employment agency activities and other human resource provisions
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 May 2025
Employment effect (start)
15 May 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
The temporary work agency ManPower Group is set to open its European campus for Global Business Services (GBS) in Porto, North Portugal. This investment will create 300 new jobs. The country's skilled and multilingual workforce was the main reason behind the decision to implement GBS in Portugal.
There are various positions to be filled, notably in the areas of finance, accounting, analytics, and process control. This strategic operations centre aims to enhance the delivery of financial services across Europe using advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and people-centred solutions.
Eurofound (2025), ManPowerGroup, Business expansion in Portugal, factsheet number 202760, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202760.
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