Mexico Talent Forum Goes Hybrid

Mexico’s labor market is evolving rapidly in response to developing trends, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the deficit in technologically-trained talent and discoveries in retention efforts. To support organizations through this transformation, Mexico Talent Form invited executive leaders to expand on their approach, implementation and insights.

This week in Talent news and developments: 

Mexico Talent Form a Week Away

Join us for the eighth edition of Mexico Talent Forum, which will be hybrid for the first time and take place on October 12-14. The event will expand on key trends in talent attraction and retention, including multigenerational synergy, DEI initiatives and protecting upskilling investments. Learn and consult virtually or in person with over 50 of Mexico’s key decision makers and authorities on people management. 

100 Years to Reach Parity at Senior Corporate Levels in Mexico

Women are underrepresented at all levels of the corporate hierarchy, a trend that becomes more pronounced at the highest levels of an organization, according to McKinsey’s Women Matter Mexico 2022. Clearer rules for hybrid work models and greater awareness within organizations are essential to augment gender equity and tap into a greater pool of talent, says McKinsey’s Marina Cigarini. 

Boosting Women’s Participation in the Mexican Economy

Startups play an essential role in economic growth by creating jobs and spurring innovation. This growth could be even larger with the full participation of women, but the gender gap among both entrepreneurs and investors has been holding the sector back, according to crowdfunding platform Arkangeles. 

Coding4Integrety: Leveraging Technology Interest 

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) latest Coding4integrity Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon aims to use young people’s interest in technology to combat corruption globally and strengthen business integrity. 

Radiography of the Mexican Aeronautical Higher-Education System

Given the global importance and growth potential of the aeronautics and space sectors it is necessary that industry, government and academia collaborate on activities to promote them, while driving greater participation of professionals and expanding investment and growth opportunities, according to UNAQ’s Enrique Sosa. 

Three Key IT Labor Trends You Must Be Aware of Before the Year Ends

A global deficit of technology talent has made it of the upmost importance for companies to fortify their attraction and retention initiatives to avoid falling behind in the new digital age. This established, companies should consider the demand for hybrid profiles and evolving role of CIOs within their organizations, says PageGroup’s João Nunes. 

Benefits Outweigh Salaries for Talent Acquisition, Retention

Amidst a fierce war for talent, large compensation packages alone will fall short in attracting skilled talent. Instead, benefits and services have emerged as more valuable retention initiatives over a salary increase, says Miguel Medina, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Plerk.