Overview
According to an analysis by Coparmex Nuevo León, 11% of economic units in the state provide training for their employees, compared to 5.6% nationally. This trend highlights the importance Nuevo León businesses place on human capital development, leading to increased productivity.
Comparison with Previous Data
The 2024 Economic Census shows a significant increase in workforce training compared to the 2020 data. Nationally, the training rate rose by 1.8 percentage points, while in Nuevo León it increased by 3.6 percentage points.
Training Rates by Company Size
- Micro, small, and medium enterprises (up to 10 employees) in Nuevo León trained 6.3% of their staff, compared to 3.7% nationally.
- Medium-sized enterprises (51 to 250 employees) saw nearly identical training rates: 67.2% nationally and 67.3% in Nuevo León.
- Large enterprises (over 251 employees) achieved the highest training levels, with 82.9% nationally and 81.6% in Nuevo León.
Manufacturing Industry in Nuevo León
Coparmex’s analysis pointed out that the manufacturing industry in Nuevo León had a 15% training rate for employees, while the national average was 4.9%. Large manufacturing companies in Nuevo León reached the highest training levels at 86.6%.
Importance of Workforce Training
Cecilia Carrillo López, Director of Coparmex Nuevo León, emphasized that businesses recognize workforce training as a return on investment, enhancing productivity and competitiveness. Compliance with labor regulations related to training, as outlined in Article 132, Fraction XV of the Federal Labor Law, is also crucial.
“Nuevo León complies with the law and consistently goes above and beyond, similar to other employee benefits. This is particularly noteworthy in the area of training,” Carrillo López stated.
Although larger companies tend to offer more training, smaller enterprises may face resource constraints when trying to equip their employees with new skills and knowledge.
Support from Coparmex Nuevo León
Coparmex Nuevo León offers a wide range of courses and workshops to assist businesses, especially smaller ones, in developing their employees’ skills.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main finding of the 2024 Economic Census regarding workforce training in Nuevo León? The census reveals that 11% of economic units in Nuevo León provide training for their employees, doubling the national average of 5.6%.
- How have training rates changed since the 2020 Economic Census? Training rates have increased by 1.8 percentage points nationally and 3.6 percentage points in Nuevo León.
- Which industries in Nuevo León have the highest training rates? Large manufacturing companies in Nuevo León achieved the highest training levels at 86.6%.
- Why is workforce training important for businesses? Workforce training enhances productivity, competitiveness, and ensures compliance with labor regulations.
- What support does Coparmex Nuevo León provide to businesses regarding training? Coparmex Nuevo León offers a variety of courses and workshops to help businesses, particularly smaller ones, develop their employees’ skills.
