Debate over 14th month pay called a ‘distraction’
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter
THE LABOR movement continues to prioritize the campaign for a P200 daily minimum wage and warned that calls for...
Closet clerk: A manager with zero authority
By Rey Elbo
I work for a medium-sized organization. I feel bad for our department manager who has no authority to approve even small purchases like staplers....
UA&P unions gain support amid looming strike
COALITIONS of labor unions and student groups have expressed solidarity with employees of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), as faculty and...
How to handle a boss who gets the credit
By Rey Elbo
I have a boss who relies heavily on my assistance to do even the most important tasks he should be handling himself. The worst...
PHL seeks seafarer protections via new labor deal with Liberia
THE PHILIPPINES is looking to strengthen seafarer protections by signing new labor agreements with Liberia, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
“Liberia is...
China factories cut shifts and worker pay as US tariffs bite
GUANGZHOU, China — Mike Chai aims to cut wage costs at his kitchen cabinet factory by about 30% to remain competitive against other Chinese...
How managers avoid costly worker errors
By Rey Elbo
Our factory has clear, well-communicated operating standards. Our workers know them very well. Sometime ago, a worker committed a serious mistake resulting in losses...
UA&P unions file strike notice
UNIONS at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) filed a notice of strike on Thursday with the Department of Labor and Employment...
What to do with a union-recommended HMO
By Rey Elbo
Our employees’ union strongly recommends a specific Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). The union cites its stellar reputation, extensive hospital network, and quick claims processing....
Israel could open up more industries to OFWs
THE PHILIPPINES and Israel are exploring the expansion of employment opportunities for Filipinos in Israel, the Israeli embassy said in a statement.
The Embassy of...
Nearly half of PHL Gen Zs, Millennials consider themselves ‘financially insecure’
THE proportion of Philippine Gen Zs and Millennials who consider themselves financially insecure jumped sharply to nearly half in both cohorts, Deloitte Philippines said,...
Keeping retireable workers is a big mistake
By Rey Elbo
The compulsory retirement age in our company is 60. However, our Chief Executive Officer has extended the employment of some retirement-eligible managers for an...