Education Reforms, Shorter Workweek: The Week in Talent

This week, the International Labour Organization (ILO) called for reforms to address inequalities in the labor market. In local news, Mexico removed high school admission exams for universal access and pushed for a debate regarding a workweek reduction. Meanwhile, our experts talk about a flexible work culture in Mexico and gamification's impact on hiring.

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ILO Calls for Inclusive Labour Market Reforms

The global labour market has shown resilience with historically low unemployment, improved job quality, and increased formal employment. However, persistent inequalities continue to challenge economic stability, requiring policy interventions to ensure equitable progress, says Gilbert Houngbo, Director General, ILO.

Education Reform Opens Public High Schools in Mexico City to All

The Mexican government is removing admission exams for public high schools in the Mexico City metropolitan area, aiming to ensure universal access to upper secondary education. The policy, part of the “National High School for All: My Right, My Place!" national initiative, was presented by Mario Delgado, Minister of Education. 

Government Moves to Reignite Workweek Reduction Debate

Senator Geovanna Bañuelos, President of the Labor and Social Security Commission, said that reducing working hours is the Mexican government's top priority, adding that discussions are set to resume in the upcoming legislative session. Movimiento Ciudadano (MC), MORENA, and the Labor Party (PT) are leading efforts to reignite the debate on this issue.

Challenging the Traditional Mexican Work Culture: A New Approach

The evolving work dynamics in Mexico, driven by younger generations seeking better work-life balance and the impact of new technologies, call for a reevaluation of organizational culture. Companies need to adapt by fostering a more flexible, collaborative environment that prioritizes employee well-being, explains Carolina Salinas, CEO, Cleverclik360, on MBN.

Gamification Enables an Agile, Data-Driven Hiring Process

Gamification offers a more approachable and empathetic way to assess employees. This tool helps predict behaviors with a scientific accuracy rate of 91%, says Horacio Llovet, Co-Founder, Nawaiam, to MBN, which is much more effective than traditional methods.