Zapopan, Jalisco; June 9, 2025..- The Universidad Panamericanacampus Guadalajara, reaffirms its commitment to social transformation and research with impact, by promoting a profound reflection on remote work. remote workwork, organizational organizational trust and the evolution of contemporary contemporary work cultures..
Commitment to the environment and integral wellbeing
Aware of its role as an active active agent of social changeThe University has established an institutional strategy that seeks first of all to propose and maintain a continuous dialogue with the environment, from which to generate applied knowledge in response to current challenges. One of the most relevant: the need to achieve a real harmony between work and personal life.
For this reason, the Research Department has promoted a strategic line aimed at the in-depth study of this topic, with the purpose of contributing to the development of fulfilling life projects, in balance with fruitful professional careers.
As part of these actions, a partnership has been formalized with the CONFyE Center (Family and Business Conciliation) of the IAE Business School of the Austral University of Argentina. More information: https://www.iae.edu.ar/minisitio/confye/
International inter-university research
Universidad Panamericana is also actively participating in a global research project in conjunction with Barna Management School (Dominican Republic), INALDE Business School (Colombia) and IAE (Argentina), which aims to identify best practices in remote work.
This study is based on a survey conducted in 14 countries 14 countriescountries, focusing on four key axes:
- Trust
- Flexibility
- Productivity
- Work-family interference
Participate in the international survey on remote work and work-life balance here:
www.encuestatrabajoremoto.org
Conference: remote work between flexibility and confidence
Within the framework of the program Dialogues with the Environmentprogram, the university received Dr. Patricia Debeljuh Dr. Patricia Debeljuh, international expert in business ethics and director of CONFyE, who gave the lecture: "Remote work: between flexibility and trust"..
Before students, academics and alumni, Dr. Debeljuh shared the most recent findings on the impact of telework on professional and family life, as well as the challenges for building organizational cultures centered on trust and well-being..
In this sense, he gave several examples in which he took as a reference the confusions that occur towards this type of work, since some people think that it is only a change from the office to the home and in this second environment they do not concentrate 100% on what is being done, so he assured that self-discipline, clear limits and an adequate family environment are required.
"During the pandemic, work crept into our homes without asking permission, but now we have to bring order ", he said, as it forced many companies to implement virtual work. He also noted: "The pandemic accelerated those years (since 2015) and that's why we say that the future of work is already a present."
Myths and realities of this practice
Regarding the myths of remote work, he questioned the belief that being on-site guarantees productivity or that remote employees lack commitment. He stressed that the focus should be on management by objectives and the creation of an organizational culture based on trust.. He highlighted successful examples such as Prudential, Johnson Controls y Red Hatthat have achieved effective hybrid schemes based on results and mutual and mutual trust.
In addition, Dr. Debeljuh addressed the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and the need to train employees in new job skills. "We must put the person at the center"she emphasized, and called for promoting the integral development of employees.
Joint liability
In order to achieve a sustainable working environment, Dr. Debeljuh proposed a model of between people, companies and governments to balance professional demands with personal wellbeing.to balance professional demands with personal well-being.
With this type of events, the Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara reaffirms its commitment to the ethical analysis of the business environment, promoting inter-university research that transforms the quality of life of people nationally and internationally.The University is promoting inter-university research that transforms the quality of life of people at a national and international level.
Learn more about the mission of Universidad Panamericana at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-fundamentos-y-valores/
