89% of Mexican Workers Favor Shorter Workweek: We Work

89 percent of Mexican workers are in favor of adopting a four-day workweek and greater flexibility in their jobs, according to new findings reported by WeWork Latam. Surveys indicate that technology, productivity, and employee well-being are increasingly shaping expectations for the future of work in Mexico.

"Today, the transformation of work is not only about reducing hours but about redesigning systems based on what truly empowers people," said Álvaro Villar, Head of Sales, WeWork Latam. "With a more flexible system, we see tangible benefits like improved mental health, more family time, reduced fatigue, and greater productivity," added Villar. 

The National Survey of Occupation and Employment (ENOE) 2025, conducted by INEGI, reports that the average workweek in Mexico is 42.2 hours, with 25 percent of workers exceeding 48 hours weekly. Simultaneously, the report Retos y Perspectivas del Trabajo, developed by WeWork Mexico and PageGroup, shows that 89 percent of workers would support a four-day workweek, and 79 percent believe it would make them more productive.

Despite growing support, only 15 percent of workers have adopted a four-day schedule. Discussions on reducing the official workweek to 40 hours continue at the national level. In this context, flexible workspaces are gaining traction as a strategic response to the evolving needs of the modern workforce, reports We Work. 

Technology, especially artificial intelligence, is also playing a key role in reshaping the labor market. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, 86 percent of employers believe AI will be the primary force driving change, while 60 percent expect digitalization to fully transform their business models by 2030.

This shift is pushing companies to rethink skill requirements. The same report indicates that 39 percent of current skills are expected to become obsolete within five years. As a result, 70 percent of employers plan to hire talent with new competencies, and 64 percent are focusing on employee well-being as a central element to attract and retain top talent.

Villar added that balancing efficiency with humanity remains a challenge, noting that future workplaces should be not only digital but also empathetic. He emphasized that collaborative and flexible workspaces are becoming critical infrastructure for the new world of work.

As Mexico marks another Labor Day, the conversation around work is expanding beyond hours and wages, focusing instead on impact, adaptability, and personal well-being. The ongoing transformation suggests a move toward more human-centered work structures, supported by flexibility and technology.