Academically speaking, what common management best practices are there to deter workers from organizing a union? — Paper Crane. Unfortunately, many of these “best practices”...

THE RISE in November unemployment indicates a loss of momentum sufficient to outweigh the pickup in holiday hiring, raising concerns about the health of...

I’m not sure how you declined the wife’s request. But you’re right. That’s a legal issue. But what about the ethical component? In today’s complex world of modern employment, HR often finds itself acting as much more than just a recruiter, engagement promoter, or policy enforcer, among others.

THE PHILIPPINE government has wrapped up most of its 2025 regional minimum wage reviews, leading to a round of pay increases for workers across...

First rule of the game? Don’t use unkind words, even if you’ve just received costly to implement or impractical suggestions. It’s difficult, but there’s always a way of deciding on each and every case by following certain guidelines that you’ve formulated when you started promoting, soliciting and receiving ideas.

A BILL seeking to lower the retirement age for workers in both the public and private sectors was filed in the House of Representatives...

We have a strong community relations program that prefers hiring workers within the vicinity of our factory. Our human resources (HR) manager says it’s...

THE government has capped the hiring of contractual employees and tasked-based workers following the issuance of Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2025, the...

There are many things that could unite employees who think they must do something against a toxic boss. This is often done through a silent network forum, including meal breaks turning into therapy sessions. Outside of work, group chats light up with animated discussions, solidifying into a resolution that “something must be done.”

The Philippine economy is losing about P68.9 billion annually as poor mental health continues to weigh on workforce productivity, according to findings presented at...

HOUSE BILL 6572 aligns with the rights and protections labor groups have long been seeking for gig and platform workers, a labor leader said. “This...

I’m a human resource (HR) manager with 15 years of work experience under several companies. I would like to join the People Management Association...