Digital Work, Youth Unemployment, AI Recruitment: Week in Talent

The International Labour Organization launched a global tracker to monitor policies on digital platform work, while its latest report highlights that one in four youth worldwide remain outside education and employment. In Mexico, labor authorities met with Michoacan avocado producers to strengthen formalization and social security in the sector. Recruitment automation tools are gaining ground but continue to generate mixed reactions among workers. Meanwhile, Airbnb activity supported over 300,000 jobs and generated MX$145 billion (US$7.7 billion) in economic impact across the country.

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ILO Launches Digital Platform Work Policy Tracker

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is introducing a global policy tracker to compile legislative initiatives related to digital labor platforms, aiming to guide governments, employers, and workers in addressing the sector’s rapid growth.

One in Four Youth Worldwide Are Not Studying or Working: ILO

Around one in four young people worldwide can be classified as Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). This NEET rate provides a broad view of the barriers young people face entering the labor market.

STPS Meets Michoacan Avocado Producers to Enhance Labor Practices

Federal and state authorities met with representatives from the avocado industry in Michoacan to address challenges in labor formalization and social security coverage. The dialogue brought together producers, packing facilities, and cutting companies to discuss strategies across the sector’s value chain.

Survey Reveals Mixed Views on Recruitment Automation in Mexico

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are becoming increasingly common in Mexico’s HR sector, streamlining recruitment by filtering profiles, reducing hiring times, and managing applications more efficiently. However, a recent survey by OCC’s “Termómetro Laboral” indicates that while many workers recognize the benefits of automation in recruitment, concerns and knowledge gaps remain.

Airbnb Activity Supports Over 300,000 Jobs in Mexico

Airbnb says that activity generated by its hosts and guests in 2024 contributed to supporting over 300,000 jobs across Mexico. The platform estimates that this activity generated over MX$145 billion in economic impact nationwide and more than MX$37 billion in labor income across multiple sectors.