Mexico is leading the world in terms of the number of hours worked, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). With 2,137 hours worked per year per worker, Mexico nearly doubles the number seen in countries like the United States and Canada. However, despite this high output, Mexico’s productivity is not as high as expected. The contribution to the GDP for each hour worked is only $22.2 dollars per hour, which is low compared to other countries with fewer working hours such as Ireland at $109.5 dollars per hour and the US at $77.1 dollars per hour.
Productivity is a complex issue that cannot be solely determined by the number of hours worked. Productive employees require a positive work culture, attention to psychosocial risks, and care for their mental health among other factors. Workplace presenteeism is becoming increasingly common among workers and companies alike. This refers to when an employee attends their job but completes their tasks subparly due to various reasons such as excessive workloads, stress, anxiety, depression or burnout.
Recent research by Affor Health shows that workplace presenteeism affects productivity significantly in companies. Neglecting psychosocial risks can trigger presenteeism leading to reduced productivity levels. Companies must now re-evaluate their processes post COVID-19 return while recognizing that simply responding to emails does not equate to productivity which is closely linked to mental health and organizational climate. Therefore, it’s crucial for businesses to assess their risks and implement measures supporting the mental health of their employees in order to increase overall productivity levels.
In conclusion, while Mexico leads in terms of hours worked per worker, its productivity levels are still below average due to multiple factors including psychosocial risks and workplace presenteeism affecting employee performance negatively. To achieve higher productivity levels