Estos sectores sentirían con más fuerza el alza del salario mínimo, según la firma BDO Interaméricas
La construcción, en especial los proyectos de vivienda de interés social (VIS), enfrenta un doble desafío Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- The 23% minimum wage increase to $2 million in 2026 will significantly raise labor costs for Colombian companies.
- Mandatory contributions, such as social security and benefits, will make the actual cost per worker exceed $2.9 million monthly.
- Sectors like private security, tourism, hospitality, construction, retail, and gastronomy will be disproportionately affected due to their reliance on labor and thin profit margins.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which form the majority of businesses and employment, are the most vulnerable to these cost increases.
- Companies need to adapt by automating processes, reviewing prices and contracts, and improving talent management.
- Financial adjustments include recalculating budgets, adjusting cash flow projections, and potentially facing higher interest rates if inflation pressures rise.