Convincing workers to take a medical exam
By Rey Elbo
We average 40% compliance on workers taking the annual physical and medical exam. They give various reasons, from being too busy to lack of...
DoLE sends out work-safety notice to employers after Cebu, Davao earthquakes
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said companies need to strengthen their occupational safety and health programs in the wake of two strong...
Early release of bonus to a worker in need
By Rey Elbo
A longtime supervisor is requesting that management release of his 13th month pay and performance bonus early. He needs the money to pay for...
Deindustrialization seen driving underemployment
A LABOR GROUP said on Thursday that the underemployment accompanying the uptick in jobs in August reflects what it called the country’s “mediocre” performance...
Community relations: Turning goodwill into good business
By Rey Elbo
We’d like to jumpstart our community relations program which was put on hold when its manager resigned. How do we make it profitable for...
In lieu of government data, investment firm Carlyle reports subdued US hiring
NEW YORK - Carlyle Group released its own measure of US economic data on Tuesday, including a sharply lower estimate for September jobs growth...
Sabotage: Corruption’s counterattack against every bold reform
By Imelda C. Tiongson
When billions of pesos — or dollars — are at stake, powerful criminal networks don’t just disappear. They adapt, scheme, and fight back. Every...
Sanctions urged vs BPOs that kept employees at work after Cebu quake
A LEGISLATOR called for business process outsourcing (BPO) companies to be sanctioned after they allegedly kept employees at work after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck...
Managing an incompetent boss
By Rey Elbo
I’m the environment compliance manager of a small factory. During my first month, I was surprised to learn of the plant manager’s many leadership...
Moderate US job openings, weak hiring underscore labor market stagnation
WASHINGTON - US job openings increased marginally in August while hiring declined, consistent with lackluster labor market conditions that could allow the Federal Reserve...
Credentials track addresses upskilling needs
ONLINE LEARNING platform Coursera said its new Skills Track program is designed to help provide credentials to workers that will be instrumental in building...
Inspiring workers to volunteer outside of work
By Rey Elbo
I’m the human resources (HR) manager of a medium-sized enterprise. My boss gave me the task of organizing and managing a new volunteer program...