The future of work requires accurate data.

Within the framework of the program Global IT: Technology for All, Tomás Kachadourian, Director of Business Intelligence at InfoBlock, addressed a crucial issue for Mexican companies: the transformation of the work environment and the urgency of having tools that allow for accurately measuring hours worked and real productivity.

Faced with proposals such as reducing the workweek to 40 hours, organizations are challenged to maintain efficiency while complying with new regulations. Intelligent time tracking, therefore, becomes a strategic tool for balancing costs, productivity, and transparency.

“We give companies tools so they can truly know in real time what is happening in their operations and also have a more transparent and fairer payment system, all focused on productivity,” Kachadourian said.

How technology can reduce the impact of labor reform.

The reduction of the workweek to 40 hours has generated uncertainty in multiple sectors, mainly due to the potential increase in operating costs. However, accurately measuring operations can make a significant difference.

“In Mexico, we still have a great opportunity to become more productive if we can properly measure the things that happen in our operations,” Kachadourian emphasized.

Companies that implement measurement technologies obtain real-time data that allows them to make informed decisions, detect inefficiencies and reduce the economic impact of the reform. “The impact will always be less for companies that actually implement these technologies,” he added.

Data-driven decision-making: hire or optimize?

With real-time productivity data, organizations can accurately analyze every operational area, avoiding costly or unnecessary decisions.

“When you analyze what’s happening within the operation at a more precise level, you realize that you may only need to hire for certain positions. It’s not about hiring more people for everything.”.

This translates into better human resource planning, identification of bottlenecks and process optimization, without the need to expand the overall workforce.

Sectors where measurement transforms operations.

Industries such as assembly, manufacturing, and industrial processes benefit directly from real-time measurement of human work linked to productive results.

”When you achieve this combination of timing and processes, you can make very precise adjustments to your operation,” Kachadourian stated.

By integrating human and material resources into a single measurement system, companies achieve an operation aligned with specific productivity goals.

Return on investment: savings from the first months.

One of the great benefits of digitizing the control of working time is its rapid return on investment (ROI).

“If you are transitioning from a very manual operation in the control of your time, you can have up to 8% savings on your payroll. In those cases, the full return on investment comes in approximately eight months.”.

Even in semi-automated environments, the savings between the 2% and the 3% demonstrate that these solutions are not an expense, but a smart and profitable investment.

The government is also committed to smart metering.

The digitization of work doesn't just benefit the private sector. Recently, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare announced the use of artificial intelligence in labor audits, which will lead to more precise oversight and greater efficiency in tax collection and overtime pay.

“That will allow authorities to have virtually unlimited reach to target companies,” Kachadourian explained.

Measurable productivity: how it works in practice.

InfoBlock has developed its own biometric hardware, designed to connect directly to production lines. This system links worker presence with the resulting production output.

“"This way you can combine both data points to create more accurate productivity bonuses."”

This allows companies to implement customized bonuses and incentives based on actual performance, improving motivation and fostering a culture of fair recognition.

Towards a fairer and more efficient work culture.

Accurately measuring working time not only impacts business results, but also allows for fairer working conditions, clear incentives, and a better quality of life for employees.

“"The idea is that you can have much more precise bonuses for people. If someone is at 30%, they will seek to reach 100, and that improves overall productivity."”

Conclusion: Measuring work as a competitive advantage.

In a context of labor transformation and new regulatory demands, having accurate data on time and productivity is no longer optional: it is the key to growing, competing and delivering.

Implementing technological solutions to measure working time is a commitment to a modern, transparent, and highly efficient corporate culture.