2024-04-15 22:50:41
The covid-19 pandemic profoundly altered work dynamics around the world, marking a before and after in the way in which companies and employees conceive of work. However, four years after the start of the pandemic, labor relations continue to constantly evolve, especially in Latin America, where entrenched precepts regarding the status quo of the relationship between employer and employee persist.
In this context, the consulting company Cornerstone carried out a study in the region to identify the predominant labor trends in 2024.
According to the report, 63% of companies in the region will opt for a hybrid work model this year, while 31% will lean towards in-person work and only 7% will continue with remote work.
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In the specific case of Colombia, 61% of companies consider implementing remote work, placing the country behind other benchmarks such as Mexico and Chile. However, surprisingly, only 10% of the companies surveyed stated that they will implement this modality.
The study also offers insight into business economics, highlighting how, despite the global economic slowdown, companies continue to allocate significant resources to recruiting and retaining talent.
In this sense, 24% of Latin American companies plan to increase their budget for hiring personnel, while 58% will maintain the same level of investment as in 2023.
In the specific case of Colombia, “18% of companies plan to increase their human talent budgets, anticipating a more stable labor market,” according to the consulting firm’s report.
These findings reflect the complexity of today’s workplace landscape and the need for constant adaptation by companies to respond to the changing demands of their employees and the broader business environment.
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