Challenges for the private Administration in the face of the health crisis due to COVID-19: Human development and decent work
Abstract
At the end of 2019, the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was reported for the first time, which was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Public Health Emergency of International Importance (ESPII). Given the global impact caused by the pandemic, a chaotic and extremely complex scenario was observed; derived from the containment plan proposed by governments, to reduce social interactions and contain the massive spread of the disease. This profoundly affected the world of work, as companies had to deal with layoffs and downsizing caused by the suspension of non-essential activities, generating a devastating effect on workers and employers. Therefore, qualitative research was proposed through the application of a survey made up of nineteen items measured on a Likert-type scale, directed at 71 workers located in private sector companies in the State of Mexico. To identify whether the actions of the private administration in the face of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, favor human development and decent work for all. Focusing on specific issues surrounding the adjustment and well-being of workers is the option to address the challenges of today's world of work. The results showed that in the face of the impact of the pandemic on the world of work, the reaction of the private administration tends towards human development and decent work, however there are areas of opportunity that, if considered in the organizational dynamics, would contribute to the unifying principle of leaving no one behind and placing people at the center of any action, to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Finally, it was concluded that the private administration carried out within the companies did not have the preparation and without prior awareness and had to react hastily to guarantee the survival of the organizations and provide security to their staff, now it is clear more than ever, that putting people first will always be the best strategy in the face of any adversity.
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