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The Week in Talent: AI Anxiety, Informal Job Growth, and Pay Gaps
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 15:16
This week: AI job fears hit 40% of employees in Latin America, while informality drives 98% of Mexico's 2Q26 job growth.
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AI Job Fears Rise to 40% Among Latin American Workers
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 08:46
Fear of losing jobs to AI rose from 28% to 40% among Latin American workers in 2026, per Mercer, as Mexican firms race to reskill staff.
Hybrid Work Gains Ground in Mexico as Workers Seek Balance
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:27
A WeWork-Michael Page study found that 56.9% of workers in Mexico prefer hybrid schemes, exposing a gap with employer policy and family demands.
The Week in Talent: AI, Labor Reform, and Skills Development
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Fri, 07/24/2026 - 09:21
Mexico's wage gap, 40-hour workweek reform, World Cup leadership lessons, and AI's expanding role in HR headline this week's talent news.
World Cup Jobs, 40-Hour Week, AI Gaps Define Talent This Week
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 13:10
This week, the 40-hour workweek advances, World Cup hiring fades, AI automation outpaces skills, and lawmakers target entry-level barriers.
Slim Renews Pushback on Mexico's New 40-Hour Week
By MBN Staff - Tue, 07/14/2026 - 08:54
Carlos Slim renews opposition to Mexico's 40-hour workweek reform, arguing that higher wages matter more than shorter hours.
Guanajuato Ranks Fifth Nationwide in Monthly Formal Job Creation
By MBN Staff - Mon, 07/13/2026 - 16:46
The state's investment pipeline continues to support employment as businesses prepare for Mexico's gradual transition to a 40-hour workweek by 2030.
Mexico Prepares for Shorter Workweek, But Still Lags Behind
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:18
Mexico is actively preparing for the gradual reduction of the workweek to 40 hours, but the country significantly lags behind other economies.
Navigating the 40-Hour Week: Mexico’s Bold Leap in Labor Rights
By Aura Moreno - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:44
Mexico advances historic labor reforms, including the 40-hour workweek and expanded workplace protections, says Marath Bolaños, Minister of Labor.
40-Hour Workweek: What It Means for HR and Nearshoring in Mexico
By Rafael Navarro - Tue, 04/28/2026 - 07:30
Mexico’s shift to a 40-hour workweek and nearshoring trends will transform HR into a strategic lever for global productivity, writes Rafael Navarro.
Mexico HR Trends: AI, Well-being, and Labor Law Adaptation
By Fernanda Cater - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:00
Sesame's 2026 survey highlights Mexico's HR shift toward AI, strategic well-being, and adaptation to major labor reforms, writes Fernanda Cater.