Adapt your talent recruitment for Brazil
Brazil is home to the largest economy in Latin America and one of the largest markets worldwide, with a population of over 200 million. Despite its extreme income inequality and the noted difficulty of doing business due to bureaucracy, there is ample opportunity to invest, with many international companies choosing to establish themselves there. This article discusses the opportunities and challenges to consider when growing your business in Brazil.
The market at a glance
Size of workforce
104M
people
Employment rate
55%
Education rate
13%
Cost of labor
13.4
English proficiency index (world)
#41/80
Low proficiency
English proficiency index (Latin America)
#4/15
Low proficiency
Finding the right talent
Popular local job boards include Catho and Vagas, and international boards Indeed and CareerJet. Not all jobs are advertised online, so expect prospective job applications from candidates sent to you directly.
Things to keep in mind
All companies in Brazil must follow the principle of proportionality, meaning two out of every three of your employees must be Brazilians and earn at least two thirds of total salaries. This imposes restrictions and makes it complicated for foreign workers to enter into the labour market.
Some employment agencies and headhunters exploit the difficult job situation for foreigners by providing fraudulent offers, so conduct your research when choosing which agency to partner with.
After working for the same employer for a year, employees are entitled to up to 30 vacation days, plus eight public holidays and up to four religious holidays.