US Tariffs May Slow Job Growth in 2025: Week in Talent

In this week's talent news: Concerns over US tariffs spark warnings about job growth slowdowns in 2025. The ILO and ECLAC push for labor protections for caregivers, urging reforms to address parental leave gaps, while STPS introduces new regulations for digital platform workers. Meanwhile, Mexico City and COPARMEX partner to promote formal employment, and ManpowerGroup reports steady hiring intentions for 2Q25.

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STPS Introduces Reform for Digital Platform Workers

Mexico’s Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Marath Bolaños, recently discussed the new reform for digital platform workers, which was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) in December. The reform aims to grant labor rights to delivery drivers and app-based service workers without disrupting the independent business model these platforms rely on.

ILO, ECLAC Push for Better Labor Protections for Caregivers

According to calculations from the Care Policy Investment Simulator, developed by ILO and ECLAC, investment in care in the region could create 32 million jobs by 2035. Of these, 11 million would be generated in universal early childhood care services, and 21 million in long-term care. A rise in women's employment is expected to help close gender gaps in the labor market, states report.

Mexico City, COPARMEX Partner to Boost Formal Employment

Mexico City’s Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (STyFE) and the city’s chapter of the Employers' Confederation of the Mexican Republic (COPARMEX CDMX) have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at creating job opportunities, promoting workforce training, and strengthening public-private partnerships to drive economic development.

Employers Show Steady Hiring Intentions for 2Q25

Global hiring intentions for the 2Q25 remain steady, according to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The survey, which includes responses from nearly 40,000 employers across 41 countries, reveals that 40% plan to increase hiring, while 42% expect to maintain current staffing levels.

US Tariffs on Mexican Goods Could Impact Job Growth in 2025

The potential imposition of US tariffs on Mexican products could slow job creation in 2025, particularly in the automotive, manufacturing, and agro-industrial sectors, warns Fernando Bermúdez, Director of Institutional Relations, ManpowerGroup, following a report on steady hiring intentions for 2Q25.