Hiring Gaps, AI Ethics, and Record Job Growth: The Week in Talent

Hiring practices reveal persistent gaps in assessment methods and recruitment speed, even as Mexico achieves record formal employment levels. Meanwhile, the end of US work permit extensions could lead to layoffs among foreign nationals, raising workforce stability concerns. In other news, UNESCO, CANIETI, and Microsoft launch “Modelo México” to promote ethical AI use in business, and Indeed FutureWorks spotlights AI’s growing influence on Mexico’s workforce and inclusion.

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Hiring Practices Show Gaps in Assessment, Speed: Talogy

Recent studies from Talogy, OCC, and McLean & Company point to a growing mismatch between companies’ hiring ambitions and the tools and timelines they use to identify and retain top talent. Across the recruitment and talent development lifecycle, data shows organizations continue to rely heavily on subjective judgment, slow processes, and outdated assessment methods that risk bias and disengagement.

End of Work Permit Extensions May Trigger Layoffs, Warns AILA

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of the 540-day automatic extension for certain employment authorization documents (EADs), a measure introduced under the Biden administration to address processing delays. The change, effective Oct. 30, 2025, will affect foreign nationals renewing their work permits, who will no longer receive automatic extensions.

Mexico’s Formal Employment Reaches 22.6 Million in October

Mexico recorded 22.6 million formal jobs in October, the second-highest figure since records began, according to data from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). The country added 198,454 formal jobs during the month, marking October as the third strongest month for job creation in IMSS history.

UNESCO, CANIETI, and Microsoft Launch “Modelo México”

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the National Chamber of the Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technologies Industry (CANIETI) are deploying the "Modelo México.” This Microsoft-sponsored initiative aims to train the national private sector in the ethical development and responsible use of AI systems, focusing on risk mitigation from the design phase.

Indeed FutureWorks Explores AI’s Impact on Mexico’s Workforce

The recent Indeed FutureWorks event brought together business leaders, talent experts, and HR professionals to discuss the evolving role of AI in the workplace. Organized by Indeed, the event explored how digitalization, AI, and workforce inclusion are shaping the future of work in Mexico and beyond.