Análisis y Presentación de Aprendizajes en Empresa Manuelita

Abstract

During the educational field trip held on May 15, 2025, students from the Organizational Psychology program at Universidad Santo Tomás – Villavicencio campus, visited the offices of Manuelita, located in the Villacentro shopping mall. The activity aimed to put classroom knowledge into practice within a real organizational setting, encouraging the development of skills relevant to their future profession. Throughout the visit, they were able to directly observe how human talent management processes are carried out, including recruitment, selection, and hiring, with particular attention to responsible practices such as providing formal feedback to all applicants. The students engaged in conversations with organizational psychologists, who shared insights about the company’s internal structure, inclusive labor policies, and employee benefits. The visit also addressed the broader role of organizational psychologists in the workplace, showing that their responsibilities go beyond evaluating and hiring; they also contribute to employee well-being, leadership development, and efforts to strengthen workplace culture and climate. This experience proved to be valuable for both personal and group learning, reinforcing the importance of continuing to promote similar opportunities in other organizations as part of the academic journey.