Posts by Pablo Zayas
Six Steps to Maximize Maquiladora Employee Retention in 2020
Successful efforts to bolster maquiladora employee retention in 2020 can ensure competitiveness in the global marketplace. Staff turnover can be one of the more costly challenges faced by any business. Maquiladora employee retention is no exception to this rule but, rather, is one of the keys to running a successful operation in Mexico. If your […]
Mexico is a Beneficiary of The US-China Trade War
US-China Trade War Benefits Mexico According to a report that was recently published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the US-China trade war could result in notable financial gain for Mexico. More specifically, the prolongation of the current commercial dispute between the world’s two largest economies could result in Mexico’s shipment […]
The Rights of Workers in Mexico
Prior to initiating operations, those that seek to manufacture in the country should be informed of the rights of workers in Mexico. Workers in Mexico fall into one of three categories. These are unionized, non-unionized and “de confianza,” or trusted workers. In general terms, laborers in Mexico that fall into the last category are those […]
Mexican Shelter Companies Help Manufacturers to Bridge the Cultural Divide
Over the last several decades, Mexico has become the low-cost manufacturing venue of choice for US and global manufacturers seeking to access North American markets. Although Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey constitute the nation’s main economic engines for growth, Mexican shelter companies have helped many hundreds of manufacturers set up operations in many cities and […]
Mexican Exports of Steel and Aluminum are Exempted from Trump Tariffs
The current value of Mexican exports of steel and aluminum to the United States is approximately US $2.8 billion. In recent days, the administration of Donald J. Trump has levied duties on imports of steel and aluminum. While steel coming into the country will be charged a twenty-five percent premium, aluminum will be taxed at […]
9 Top Voluntary Benefits for Workers in Mexico
If an individual from just about anywhere is looking for a job or is thinking about moving from one company to another, the salary offered by the potential employer is routinely the first thing that is taken into consideration. South of the Border, however, benefits for workers in Mexico are also very important to job […]
Mexican Automotive Exports Are Central to Mexico’s Economy
Mexican Automotive Exports Are Central to Mexico’s Economy At the close of 2015, the Mexican automotive industry created almost 900,000 direct jobs. Ten percent of this number worked in the manufacture of trucks and vehicles, while the remaining 90% labored in the production of auto parts. Mexico is now the world’s 7th largest producer of […]
NAFTA Negotiations Update Reveals August Action
NAFTA Negotiations Update as of July 31, 2017 When Donald Trump declared that he would uproot NAFTA and reverse years of a mutually beneficial free trade agreement, he said little of what changes he would make. This created uncertainty for all companies doing business in Mexico and for those considering the possibility of doing business […]
Mexico Human Resources – The Key to Manufacturing in Mexico
Mexico Human Resources is Key to Manufacturing in Mexico “We are proud of Tecma’s Mexico Human Resources Department that provides services focused on the needs of both our clients and our employees. Pablo is an Industrial Engineer with over nineteen years of experience in Mexico Human Resources Management. As manufacturing companies, foreign to Mexico contemplate […]