The regional human talent firm leads mentoring, job reintegration, and cultural transformation initiatives to help more women grow and occupy strategic positions.
“SOS Trabajo’s leadership in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment reflects an increasingly relevant trend in Latin America. With innovative programs, personalized support, and a genuine commitment to equity, we are paving the way for a more inclusive, competitive, and sustainable labor market,” said Melissa Concepción, CEO of SOS Trabajo.
With a presence in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Panama, SOS Trabajo has established itself as a strategic partner for companies seeking highly qualified talent, but also as a key player in promoting gender equality as a driver of economic growth and competitiveness in Latin America.
For the company, closing gender gaps in the corporate world is much more than a social responsibility; it’s a business and economic strategy that boosts productivity, fosters innovation, and strengthens organizations’ competitiveness.
“When women grow professionally, their families prosper, communities are strengthened, and businesses achieve better results. It’s a virtuous cycle where everyone wins, and that’s our commitment in every country where we operate,” said Melissa Concepción, CEO of SOS Trabajo.
This positive economic impact not only benefits businesses, but also promotes greater social stability and economic mobility, and more opportunities for future generations.
For this reason, SOS Trabajo promotes programs and strategic alliances that not only position female talent but also transform business culture from its roots, ensuring that women not only enter the workforce, but also grow, lead, and contribute to the formal economy.
One of the most important pillars of this strategy is the mentoring program for professional women , designed to strengthen key skills such as leadership, negotiation, and strategic career management—essential elements for women to occupy decision-making positions and generate economic impact.
“The first step toward breaking glass ceilings is for women themselves to recognize their value and believe in their ability to occupy strategic positions. At SOS Work, we provide them with practical tools and close support so they can position themselves with confidence ,” explained Concepción.
This program is complemented by a job reintegration initiative , aimed at women who have been out of the labor market for family or personal reasons and wish to revive their careers.
Through technological updates, interview preparation, and soft skills strengthening, SOS Trabajo helps them return to the labor market with confidence and clarity about the economic value of their skills.
The company also works directly with its client companies to promote structural changes in their internal processes, eliminating gender biases that hinder the economic development of organizations and local economies.
This work includes reviewing recruitment policies, adjusting performance evaluation processes, raising awareness among leaders, and developing management teams with a gender perspective—all with the goal of ensuring real equality of opportunity for women’s professional development and advancement.
With this approach, SOS Trabajo reaffirms its commitment to opening doors and transforming business cultures so that women not only arrive, but also stay, grow, and transform the corporate world from within. This vision directly connects women’s professional growth with the sustainable economic development of the countries where it operates, demonstrating that gender equality is key to progress throughout Latin America.
“ Gender equality is much more than a rights issue; it’s a central strategy for building more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable economies. Investing in female talent is investing in the future of our businesses and our societies ,” Concepción concluded.
SOS TRABAJO PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER
- Present in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Panama, it promotes talent as a key to international competitiveness.
- Develops mentoring and coaching programs for job reintegration.
- She assists companies in transforming their organizational culture through recruitment of temporary and regular staff, post-recruitment coaching, market research, and outplacement.
- Trains women in leadership, negotiation, and strategic career management, preparing them for high-impact positions.
- Promotes gender equality not only as a social value, but as a key strategy for economic growth and sustainability
Original article from La República: https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/confiar-en-el-talento-femenino-transforma-empresas-y-economias-melissa-concepcion-ceo-de-sos-trabajo