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HotSpot 3 - Why Global Companies Are Hiring Talent in Mexico (Adrián Zepeda)
Talent shortages. Rising costs. Evolving work models. These are the challenges companies across the globe are facing — and many are solving them by nearshoring to Mexico.
In this episode of HotSpot by Intugo, we speak with Adrián Zepeda. A recruitment and labor market expert with 15+ years of experience helping foreign companies build high-performing teams in Mexico.
Adrián shares real-world insights. Why companies are hiring in Mexico, what makes the local workforce unique, and how nearshoring isn’t just about cost savings. It’s about sustainable, strategic growth.
Whether you’re expanding for the first time or reevaluating your global workforce model, this episode highlights what’s working, what’s changing, and why Mexico is leading the nearshoring talent race.
What You'll Learn
- Why global companies are looking to Mexico for skilled teams
- How nearshoring supports rapid growth during talent shortages
- Real client success story: building a 10-person medical team
- The importance of cultural alignment for cross-border operations
- How Mexico is preparing for future workforce demands
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Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Success Story: Hiring Medical Doctors in Mexico
0:28 – Meet the Guest: Adrián Zepeda, Talent & Labor Market Expert
1:00 – Why More Companies Are Looking to Mexico for Talent
1:45 – How Talent Shortages & Rising Costs Affect U.S. Growth
2:30 – Post-COVID Work Models and Remote Success
3:20 – The Future of Nearshoring: What’s Next?
4:10 – How Intugo Prepares for Talent Demands with Market Research
5:00 – Why Mexico’s Location and Time Zone Give It an Edge
6:00 – The Role of Culture in Successful Team Integration
7:00 – Aligning Identity and Culture Across Global Teams
8:15 – How Company Culture Drives Commitment in Nearshore Teams
9:00 – In-Depth Client Success Story: Building a 10-Person Medical Team
10:45 – Expanding to 200 Employees: A Talent Match That Scaled
11:00 – Preparing Mexico’s Workforce for Emerging Roles
11:50 – How Intugo Supports Talent Readiness Through Training
12:35 – Final Thoughts: Mexico’s Role in the Future of Nearshoring
13:00 – Closing Remarks & What’s Coming Next
Meet the Guest
Adrián Zepeda
Recruitment Services Manager, Intugo
In the complex world of global expansion and nearshoring, Adrián Zepeda stands out as a leading authority on building elite teams in Mexico. With a distinguished 16-year career at Intugo, he has been the driving force behind countless successful talent acquisition strategies for international companies.
Adrián’s approach is anything but conventional. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, giving him an unparalleled ability to assess and understand talent, combined with a Master’s in Marketing and Brand Management from Universidad Anáhuac, which he uses to create compelling employer brands that attract top performers. This academic foundation, backed by professional certificates in Digital Marketing from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and AI for Business from ITAM, makes him a truly modern leader.
He is more than a recruiter; he is a trusted advisor who aligns talent acquisition with core business goals, making him an invaluable partner for any company looking to build its foundation in Mexico.
