The Labor Compensation Fund (FCT), often viewed merely as an administrative matter, can now be used to finance certified professional training, thanks to amendments to Decree-Law No. 115/2023. With a window for use until December 31, 2026, this article shows how the FCT can become a strategic lever for organizations to accelerate the development of their leaders’ and employees’ skills. It also explains how Nova SBE Executive Education can assist with diagnostics, training plan design, certification frameworks, and recommendations for document preparation to transform this opportunity into an investment with real impact.

Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE) was distinguished as the Best Higher Education Establishment in the 14th edition of the Human Resources Awards.

At Nova School of Business & Economics, we don't just fulfill expectations, we challenge the bar.

Nova SBE Executive Education is proud to announce its partnership with QSP SUMMIT 2025, one of the most important management and leadership events in Portugal. Under the theme "The New Strategic Drivers", QSP SUMMIT returns from July 1st to 3rd with an ambitious proposal: to rethink organizational success in the light of a new era of transformation.

The year 2025 promises to be challenging for the business world, due to rapid advances in technology and constant change. Leadership will continue to have to adapt to today's complex challenges, and one of the most effective ways to stay relevant and competitive in the job market is to invest in training.

Still not sure what to get for Christmas? You can never have too much knowledge and a book is always a good bet when it comes to presents. Give your friends and family the chance to expand their horizons with the best and latest insights into economics, management, finance and industry, created by Nova SBE professors and knowledge centers in the year 2024.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing many areas and Human Resources Management (HR) is one of those that can benefit most from these innovations.

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business processes is rapidly changing the way organizations operate. A recent workshop organized by the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem as part of the Innovation Circle, "AI for Innovation", looked at the benefits of incorporating AI into modern business practices.