Shorter Workweeks, Same Productivity? Employer Challenges and Strategies in Brazil and Mexico

Virtual Membership Webinars

February 18, 2027

11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET

Virtual · February 18, 2027

Brazil and Mexico are advancing significant working time reforms that could reshape how multinational employers manage their workforces across Latin America. While both countries are moving toward shorter working hours, their approaches, implementation timelines, and implications for employers differ.

Join the CHRO Association for a comparative discussion of the latest developments in both countries and what they mean for multinational businesses. Beyond the legal requirements, our speakers will examine the operational and strategic challenges facing employers, including rising labor costs, workforce planning, shift redesign, productivity, and collective bargaining.

Key discussion topics include:

Topics Covered

  1. 01 Reform developments and timelines: Comparing the approaches taken by Brazil and Mexico, including key requirements and implementation considerations.
  2. 02 Operational and financial implications: Assessing potential impacts on labor costs, staffing models, production schedules, and workforce productivity.
  3. 03 Labor relations challenges: Navigating collective bargaining obligations, employee expectations, and union engagement.
  4. 04 Employer strategies: Exploring how multinational companies can prepare for the changes while maintaining operational efficiency, including the potential role of automation and technology.

The discussion will bring together legal experts from both countries and a multinational employer representative to offer practical perspectives on managing these changes across different regulatory environments.

This webinar is designed for regional and global HR leaders, labor and employee relations executives, and business leaders responsible for workforce strategy and operations in Latin America.

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Platform & Access

Platform

Zoom

Camera optional. Closed captions available.

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Registered attendees will receive the Zoom link via email the day before the session, with a calendar invite. Test your audio in advance.

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  • Date February 18, 2027 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
  • Format Virtual Zoom
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