This week, a report showed that Mexico’s labor force participation reached 61.1%, reflecting shifts in employment patterns, underemployment, and social protection coverage. The ILO and UN emphasize the economic value of care policies in promoting workplace inclusion and gender equality across Latin America. Positive employee experiences during leave are linked to higher retention and morale, while cybersecurity emerges as the most in-demand skill for Mexican professionals in 2026, with corporate training enrollments surging.

Meanwhile, the Tecnológico de Monterrey announced the launch of a Digital Humanities and AI undergraduate program in 2026, preparing professionals for the ethical and social challenges of AI. 

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Mexico’s Labor Force Participation Reaches 61.1%: ILO

Mexico’s labor market is seeing notable shifts in employment patterns, underemployment, and social protection coverage, as indicated by recent data from the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s ILOSTAT database.

Tecnológico de Monterrey to Launch Digital Humanities Degree

The Tecnológico de Monterrey will launch a new undergraduate program in Digital Humanities and AI in August 2026. The degree aims to combine humanistic thinking with technological skills to prepare professionals for the ethical and social challenges posed by AI.

ILO, UN Highlight Economic Impact of Care Policies

The ILO and the United Nations are calling on governments and businesses in Latin America and beyond to expand care and support systems that promote workplace inclusion, gender equality, and economic growth. The push follows a series of reports and regional frameworks highlighting that unpaid care work represents a major economic contribution while remaining largely invisible in policy and labor structures.

Positive Leave Experience Boosts Employee Retention: Guardian

A new report from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America shows that employees who have a positive experience during periods of leave are more likely to remain with their employer long-term and report higher morale.

Cybersecurity Among Mexico’s Most-Demanded Skills for 2026

Cybersecurity has become the most in-demand professional skill in Mexico, according to Udemy’s Global Learning and Skills Trends Report 2026. The report highlights a 96% year-on-year increase in demand for cybersecurity training among corporate learners in the country.



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