Don’t Mexicans have free time? The lack of balanced working conditions causes 31% of current workers to consider taking another job if offered a better mix of work and lifestyle, the report found. The new Human Age from Manpower Group.
People of all ages and genders seek employers who recognize and actively support a healthier work-life balance, with 48% of workers saying they overwork at least a week on a regular basis, the company said. of human capital.
The employed population in Mexico mostly works weekly from 35 to more than 48 hours; 47.4% work between 35 and 48 hours, and 27.0%, in shifts of more than 48 hours, reported the INEGI.
While the main activity to which time is spent outside of work is sleeping, on average 52.8 hours a week. And only 8.1 hours a week are available for family life, with women being the ones who focus more time with 8.6 hours a week and men, 7.6.
It is important to recognize the urgent need expressed by employees for rest and recreation periods.
Mexicans want more free time and better understanding of their bosses
Hand in hand, nearly a third (29%) of employees say they wish their employer had a better understanding of the effort required to complete tasks.
The pandemic made it impossible to ignore what was already a growing public health crisis. The task is to detect the warning signs of mental health problems and burnout in order to provide the right support and working conditions for employees.
The study found that 87% of employees do not want to work from the office full time. Of them, 42% prefer a hybrid model.
Employees want more choice about when, where, and how to do their work, without making working from home a slog. In addition, they value things like personal fulfillment, learning, and growth over simple career advancement.
Martha Barroso With more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, she is a specialist in issues of Intergenerational Gap, Change Management, Organizational Culture and Inclusion of women in the labor market.