From childcare to shared responsibility
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Experts with the Red CCE por la Primera Infancia, a network focused on early childhood, have observed a shift in how organizations view employee wellbeing in Mexico.
Two decades ago, the International Labour Organization promoted the idea of “decent work,” focusing on dignity and wellbeing alongside income. The Red CCE has since promoted family-friendly practices, recognizing that children’s development relies on the wellbeing of their caregivers.
The organization’s five years of work revealed that supporting working families requires more than just parental leave or lactation support. It also demands quality work environments, opportunities for growth, and understanding of personal needs. Initially, discussions centered on the impact of motherhood on women’s careers and unequal care burdens. However, the Red CCE expanded its view to recognize that millions of people provide care for sick family members, people with disabilities, or others needing support.
This led to the concept of “co-responsibility,” where care is seen as a social need shared by families, companies, communities, and the state. The Red CCE’s 2025 Summit and the study “Empresas que Cuidan” (Companies That Care) highlighted how businesses can build supportive environments. The network will continue this work at the 2026 Summit, exploring how to move beyond specific practices toward a broader vision of shared responsibility, viewing care not as a private burden, but as a social investment.
