# Brazilian labor market challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-labor-market-challenges > Updated: 2026-10-13T12:17:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Recent reports highlight various structural and operational difficulties within the Brazilian workforce. An investigation by the Associação Brasileira de Qualidade de Vida (ABQV) involving 110 companies found that 70% of organizations identify age-related barriers affecting hiring, promotions, and professional development. The study noted a lack of formal corporate strategies regarding longevity, with only 7.3% of surveyed companies integrating it into core business strategies. Separately, a Korn Ferry study indicates that 63% of Brazilian professionals have seen a significant increase in workload over the last two years. Approximately 59% of workers are reportedly accumulating responsibilities from multiple roles due to reduced team sizes. While technology and artificial intelligence have increased expected task volumes for 52% of respondents, salary remains the primary driver for job selection and retention, cited by 88% and 92% of professionals respectively. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Brazilian professionals face rising workloads and retention challenges A Korn Ferry study shows 63% of Brazilian professionals face increased workloads, while experts suggest non-promotional development to retain talent amid market shifts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-professionals-face-rising-workloads-and-retention-challenges ### 2026-10-07: Brazilian companies report age-related barriers in the workplace A survey of 110 Brazilian companies shows that 70% identify age-related barriers in hiring and promotion, noting a lack of integrated corporate strategies regarding workforce longevity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-companies-report-age-related-barriers-in-the-workplace --- Cite as: Brazilian labor market challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-labor-market-challenges