How much turnover exists in the workforce?
Not unlike any other area of the world, companies who establish a good work environment and motivate the employees enjoy high retention rates. Because jobs are plentiful in the border region, there is somewhat of a higher turnover rate than may exist in certain areas of the U.S. Employee attendance and punctuality is often encouraged with compensation structures such as a small attendance bonus and a punctuality bonus. Once employees demonstrate they can be successful in an operation, some employers grant step increases. Just like your employees in the U.S., Mexican workers are motivated by recognition for a job well done and Mexico market based reward, or compensation, commensurate with their relative contribution.
Not unlike any other area of the world, companies who establish a good work environment and motivate the employees enjoy high retention rates. Because jobs are plentiful in the border region, there is somewhat of a higher turnover rate than may exist in certain areas of the U.S. Employee attendance and punctuality is often encouraged with compensation structures such as a small attendance bonus and a punctuality bonus. Once employees demonstrate they can be successful in an operation, some employers grant step increases. Just like your employees in the U.S., Mexican workers are motivated by recognition for a job well done and Mexico market based reward, or compensation, commensurate with their relative contribution. Not unlike the U.S. turnover is much less during periods of recession such as 2009. In periods of high employment, turnover increases. When labor is plentiful at the border, workers gravitate from inland in the country for the higher paying maquiladora jobs at the border.
