Monica Barragan on pandemic response
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“In the middle of the pandemic the labor reform in Mexico arrived, and for us it meant reconverting the business; we had to make very hard decisions with resilience so the team wouldn't fall apart.”
On , Monica Barragan, President of Latin America Region at MANPOWERGROUP, spoke about pandemic response during La pasión por dejar una huella positiva - Mónica Flores Barragán con Bogart Montiel on Ayax Izquierdo.
About Monica Barragan
Monica Barragan, President of ManpowerGroup’s Latin America region, has spoken extensively about the transformation of the labor market and the need for companies to adapt to new workforce priorities. In a 2023 interview, she stated that hybrid and flexible work models are here to stay, predicting that fully remote or fully on-site arrangements will become the minority. She argued that human resources must become a key strategic partner within organizations, working alongside CIOs to address a shortage of soft skills in the digital eraichel. Barragan has also emphasized the importance of “learnability”—the ability and motivation to continuously learn—as a critical competency for employees in a rapidly changing economy. Barragan has frequently addressed gender equity in the workplace. In a 2019 appearance, she noted that while more women are participating in the workforce, they remain underrepresented in leadership positions and on corporate boards, and are overrepresented in jobs at risk of automation. She called for men and women to work together to create opportunities, stating that “gender equity is not just a women’s issue.” In earlier interviews, she discussed ManpowerGroup’s social responsibility programs, including the Fundación Manpower’s “Caminemos Juntos” initiative, which seeks formal employment for older adults and people with disabilities. She described these programs as a long-term business strategy rather than charity, and said that for every peso invested, the company sees a seven-to-one return in employee commitment, client relationships, and corporate image.