Cultivating Talent and Sustainability: The Week in Talent

This week, ManpowerGroup stands out as one of Computrabajo's Top Workplaces for 2024, joining companies like Starbucks and Microsoft. Meanwhile, talent shortages in the financial sector have surged by 69%, highlighting global challenges in recruitment. Additionally, the push for extended paternity leave gains momentum, supported by HR leaders aiming to enhance gender equality. Furthermore, initiatives like UAM's recycling program underscore efforts toward sustainability in educational institutions.

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Manpower Recognized in Computrabajo’s Top Workplaces for 2024

Computrabajo's Best WorkPlaces 2024 awards highlight the top companies in Mexico, including Starbucks, Microsoft, and Bimbo, based on user evaluations. Recognizing excellence in leadership, career growth, and workplace environment, the awards draw from over 51 million company reviews. ManpowerGroup, named among the Top 10, expressed pride in their recognition. Additionally, Computrabajo honored José Chapur Zahoul of The Palace Company as the Best CEO in Mexico.

Talent Shortages in the Financial Sector in Mexico Raised 69%

In Mexico, 69 percent of financial sector companies face challenges in sourcing needed talent, with the figure oscillating due to post-pandemic fluctuations. Tania Arita from ManpowerGroup notes this shortage as a global phenomenon at a 15-year peak. Evolving digitization demands drive market growth, with 72 percent of global finance firms experiencing staffing difficulties. Notably, soft skills are pivotal alongside technical expertise, reflecting a widening gap between labor market needs and job seekers' preferences, highlighting a universal challenge beyond finance.

HR Companies Support Paternity Leave in Mexico

The Mexican Association of Human Capital Companies (AMECH) supports extending paid paternity leave in Mexico from five to 20 days, citing its importance for gender equality and talent retention. Despite minimal growth in female labor force participation, the measure aims to provide greater support to women during the early days of parenting. However, President López Obrador's postponement of discussions on the matter has caused controversy, with public entities suggesting reducing the proposed leave to 10 days. AMECH emphasizes the urgent need for this extension and calls on the government and businesses to collaborate in its implementation.

HR Leaders in Mexico Seek to Grow Motivation, Commitment Among Employees

The study #RankmiPulse conducted by Rankmi, a leading platform in people management software, surveyed 204 HR leaders from medium and large companies in Latin America, including Mexico. It found that 44% of HR leaders in both Mexico and Latin America prioritize boosting employee motivation and commitment for 2024. In Mexico, 39% also aim to ensure employee experience and satisfaction, while another 39% focus on streamlining recruitment processes. In Latin America, 37% plan to turn their companies into high-performance organizations, and 31% prioritize adopting Artificial Intelligence.

UAM Partners With ECOCE for Campus Recycling Program

UAM Azcapotzalco, in partnership with ECOCE and RECUPERA Recycling Centers, initiated an environmental education and plastic waste collection program. Targeting over 15,000 students and 3,000 staff, the program emphasizes proper separation and management of PET and flexible packaging materials. Special containers placed across campus will collect plastic waste for recycling through RECUPERA. UAM plans internal communication campaigns and virtual seminars to raise awareness. ECOCE aims to enhance Mexico's sustainability, targeting a 63% PET container recovery rate. After a year, UAM will receive a certificate detailing environmental benefits like water and energy savings.