According to the 2025 Women's Work Radiography, in Mexico, 72% of women face inequality of opportunities compared to men for job promotions and salary increases. Despite efforts to reduce these gaps, the study reveals that women earn, on average, 18% less than men for doing the same job. This disparity is heightened when women have small children, and 63% of them identify the lack of work flexibility as an obstacle to balancing work and domestic responsibilities.
Regarding the participation of women in leadership positions, despite representing 43% of leadership roles, only 27% have access to top management positions and strategic decision-making. Additionally, in sectors such as Information and Communication Technologies, only 17% of workers are women, while in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields, the female presence is 12.9%.
Given this reality, the study indicates that companies must implement labor flexibility policies, considered vital for the quality of life and productivity of women. It is also recommended to establish equal pay programs, especially for those with caregiving responsibilities, as well as to promote mentoring and training for young women and working mothers to encourage their professional development and empowerment.
In the words of Graca Stefanini, vice president and partner of technology companies in Latin America, "Diversity is a strategic necessity for innovation and growth. Women bring unique perspectives that enrich any work team." In concrete data, it is noted that 48% of centennial women in Mexico believe that their salary does not reflect their level of responsibility and work, perceiving 15% less than their male colleagues of the same age range. Additionally, 69% of women leaders indicate that gender discrimination remains a barrier to advancing to high management positions, while only 58% of women manage to obtain a promotion compared to 72% of men who apply.
