By San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is rapidly becoming a leader in Latin America’s workplace transformation, embracing digitalization, automation, and a people-centric approach. Local and multinational companies are adopting cutting-edge technologies to modernize their workspaces, prioritizing productivity, talent acquisition, and operational resilience. This shift is reshaping the role of CEOs, who now lead not only technological adoption but also the cultural evolution of their organizations, transitioning from traditional offices to dynamic digital ecosystems.
Modernizing workspaces is no longer optional but a strategic imperative for boosting productivity, attracting top talent, and responding nimbly to market changes. Transforming the workplace into an experience hub directly impacts a company’s competitiveness in an increasingly challenging environment. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends survey, organizations are investing in technology not just for efficiency but also to enhance collaboration between humans and machines and to prioritize employee well-being. This is particularly relevant for Costa Rica, where the service sector, support centers, and technology companies are key drivers of employment and innovation.
To understand the legal implications of this workplace transformation, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, a distinguished attorney at Bufete de Costa Rica.
The rapid evolution of the modern workplace presents both opportunities and challenges from a legal perspective. Companies must navigate a complex landscape of regulations related to remote work, data privacy, and employee rights. Proactive legal counsel is crucial to ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks while fostering a productive and equitable work environment.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Lic. Arroyo Vargas wisely highlights the crucial intersection of law and the evolving workplace. Indeed, navigating this new landscape requires not just awareness, but proactive engagement with legal expertise to ensure both compliance and a thriving workforce. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his valuable insights on this critical topic.
Ricoh recently unveiled its vision for the “workplace of the future,” highlighting five major trends impacting Costa Rican businesses:
With an economy increasingly focused on innovation and high-value services, Costa Rica is well-positioned to lead the digital transformation of work in Latin America. Multinationals, shared service centers, and companies across various sectors recognize that digitizing the workplace is a strategic tool for attracting and retaining skilled talent while enhancing competitiveness and productivity in global markets.
The region is undergoing a key transition. Today, transforming the workplace is not just a technological investment, it’s a business strategy to stay relevant in the face of complex hybrid models, more demanding employees, pressure to increase productivity, and a more volatile economy.
Hernán Quirós, Managing Director Central America & Caribbean and General Manager of Ricoh in Costa Rica
One of Ricoh’s recent key launches is Workplace Security, a comprehensive solution combining hardware, software, and specialized services to protect organizations’ physical and digital assets, automate key processes, and ensure regulatory compliance, particularly in hybrid work environments prevalent in Costa Rica. This solution incorporates AI, IoT, and cloud services, fostering safer, automated, connected, and sustainable workspaces.
Beyond technological infrastructure, Ricoh emphasizes the importance of a people-centric strategy. Ensuring secure, collaborative, and digitized environments not only improves efficiency but also boosts employee motivation and engagement, crucial factors in Costa Rica, where employee turnover presents a growing challenge.
We are co-creating work environments that integrate people, processes, and technology in a sustainable and scalable way. Across Latin America, companies that embrace this model will not only be more productive but also more attractive to the talent of the future.
Hernán Quirós, Managing Director Central America & Caribbean and General Manager of Ricoh in Costa Rica
For further information, visit ricoh-americalatina.com
About Ricoh:
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems, and IT services. They are focused on empowering digital workplaces and helping businesses transform information into insights. Ricoh offers a wide range of solutions, from multifunction printers and projectors to cloud-based collaboration tools and cybersecurity services.
For further information, visit deloitte.com
About Deloitte:
Deloitte is a multinational professional services network providing audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and legal services to a wide range of clients across various industries. They are known for their industry expertise and insights, helping organizations navigate complex business challenges and achieve their strategic goals.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
At Bufete de Costa Rica, legal excellence and unwavering ethical conduct form the bedrock of our practice. We are driven by a deep commitment to empowering individuals and communities through readily accessible legal knowledge. By embracing innovation in our approach to client service and proactively engaging with the public, we strive to create a more just and informed society, upholding the highest standards of legal practice across diverse sectors.
