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...
Keeping benefits affordable starts with healthcare — study
PHILIPPINE EMPLOYERS are grappling with offering benefits to drive worker retention and satisfaction, while also managing the expense of the benefits on offer, particularly...
The costs of rehiring former employees
By Rey Elbo
The talent we want is scarce on the job market. As such, we’re thinking of rehiring resigned employees, many of whom are open to...
Employers warned against coercing workers to show up despite flooding
LABOR analysts said extreme weather events are a threat to safety and warned employers not to pressure staff to show up during episodes of flooding.
Gig work deemed threat to worker interests
HIRING for short-term roles exposes workers to unstable income and limited access to benefits, labor leaders and analysts said on Thursday.
Boss refuses to teach key job details
By Rey Elbo
I have a new boss who has no time to coach me. He told me I should do my job without help and commit...