You can't save the world.
It's shocking how much the Covid pandemic has affected our lives; what has impressed me most is that it affects us all—it's a democratic pandemic; all countries, rich and developing, on every continent. There are countless efforts by so many people trying to remedy this situation; I think about it carefully and I'm aware that I can't do anything to save the world. Of course, I'll wear a mask and follow all the experts' recommendations. I can't save the world, I can't eliminate Covid, I can't help children and young people return to school soon, I can't change the situation we're all living through. The only thing I can do is decide how I'm going to face the most serious and complicated situation my generation has ever had to endure. The only thing we can do is decide how we're going to face this situation. This is what I think as a person, and it's what we at GDI Uniforms think: With this thought in mind, we are confident that if we take care of ourselves and apply best practices to protect ourselves, we can survive and benefit from this impactful event. At GDI, we continue to build comprehensive image and security solutions for our clients through uniforms and workwear. We want to continue working with the best companies in Mexico, Central America, and the United States. Dear reader, I invite you to get to know us; we would be delighted to offer you our support and experience. I hope you continue to take care of yourself. Best regards, Fermín Pérez Márquez – Commercial Director of GDI. Get to know us!
Changes you should know about in outsourcing
The new Outsourcing Reform was approved by the Senate in April 2021. This reform regulates outsourcing, prohibiting the subcontracting of personnel but allowing the subcontracting of specialized services or the execution of specialized projects that are not part of the company's core business or primary economic activity. The goal of this reform is to prevent companies from continuing to engage in unethical practices, such as tax evasion or violations of workers' rights established in the Federal Labor Law. WHAT ARE THE MULTIPLE CHANGES TO THE REGULATION OF SUBCONTRACTING IN OUR COUNTRY? The legal changes that will be applied in relation to outsourcing are as follows: Companies that choose to disregard these new regulations will be subject to fines. OUTSOURCING FINES: IN CASE OF VIOLATION OF THE LAW… The approved modifications include reforms to the Federal Labor Law to impose a fine of up to 4,481,000 pesos (up to 50,000 UMAs) for anyone who carries out or provides subcontracting services without the corresponding registration. Likewise, changes will be established to the Federal Tax Code to consider this practice as a tax fraud offense, punishable by up to three years in prison. If an employer does not allow inspection and oversight by the authorities, they will be subject to a fine of between 22,000 and 448,000 pesos. ACTIONS THAT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT MUST TAKE With this new reform, HR departments will have to implement multiple changes within companies. This department is responsible for driving organizations toward optimal management of their employees. Among the activities that will need to be carried out, we can find: These activities must be completed by August 1, 2021, at the latest, in order to be adapted to the new legislation.