Industries rely primarily on human capital, that is why Mexico's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (STPS) launched a platform to maintain the workers' knowledge and skills as they are forced to work from home amid the COVID-19 crisis, according to a recently published article.

The initiative dubbed, "Juntos por el Trabajo," which translates to "Together for Work" is part of the prevention measures commenced during the National Sana Distancia, or Healthy Distancing Day.

Together for Work is a website where workers, employers, and the general public can find tools, guides, dissemination material, training courses, and practical advice, which they can use to improve skills and competencies through online classes offered by one of the modules on this platform. This way, anyone can go through virtual training even when they are at home during the quarantine period.

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Modules are also available at the site to be utilized by companies and workers as they opt for teleworking modality, also known as the "home office," as an alternative for companies to maintain their usual activities while complying with preventive measures of social distancing against the COVID-19.

These modules contain tips and toolkits for taking advantage of teleworking.

Taking care of the job is taking care of ourselves

In Mexico, small companies are big employers, and regardless of their size, they embody the majority of the business sector in the country.

Amid the crisis, these companies are risking their workers and doing everything possible to conserve sources of employment.

To help these companies, they can download an emblem from the module Seal Together for Work to promote the services they offer remotely and let consumers know that, if they support that business, they keep sources of employment alive.

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In a fifth module, workers can get in touch with the Office of the Ombudsman and Adviser in charge of the Federal Attorney for Labor Defense. Today more than ever, it is necessary to endorse solidarity and co-responsibility in labor relations. It should be clear that there is no legal basis to separate workers or unilaterally modify working conditions.

Moreover, within the microsite is the Action Guide for Work Centers before COVID-19, which the STPS, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, made available for the adoption of measures that collaborate in the prevention and care of Coronavirus.

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Lastly, it is vital to highlight the importance that workers and employers remain informed continuously through official channels of the Government of Mexico to know how to proceed at all times.

For more concerns, you can visit coronavirus.gob.mx, or visit the YouTube Channel of the Government of Mexico and call the government hotlines 800-717-2942 and 800-911-7877.

As of Sunday, April 19, Mexico has 8,261 confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide, with 686 deaths and 10,139 persons under investigation.