Argentine labor reform protests stall grain shipments
THE Argentine maritime workers federation FESIMAF launched a 48-hour strike on Wednesday over a planned labor reform, which grain exporters’ chamber said was paralyzing...
WNBA players lower salary cap, revenue sharing demands
THE Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association (WNBPA) eased its financial stance in the latest proposal it made to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)...
If overtime work is normal, something is abnormal
By Rey Elbo
Our department manager forces people to do overtime (OT) work at an average of two hours every day. He justifies this one-year-old policy due...
Teachers warn of job losses as WB reviews CHED
TEACHERS said they are worried about possible mass layoffs and privatization at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) that could result from a World...
Sponsoring workers for a Mobile Legends tournament
By Rey Elbo
Some employees are asking management to support their participation in a Mobile Legends tournament. This is new to us. Please advise. — Jazz Night.
In...
TESDA’s all-in-one app targets over a million workers, students
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it aims to improve the accessibility of certifications and work opportunities for over a million...
PHL topped ASEAN in GenAI vulnerability — ILO
THE PHILIPPINES faces the highest level of jobs at risk due to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),...
How to cure demotivation
By Rey Elbo
I’m the operations manager of a multinational. After working for five years, I am no longer as motivated as I was. At times I’d...
LearningBOX launches AI training tools in PHL
JAPANESE digital learning platform learningBOX entered the Philippine market with three local partners, seeking to deliver secure, AI-assisted training for businesses and educational institutions.
A...
Energizing workers without spending
By Rey Elbo
We’re a small business. We can’t afford to pay high salaries. How do we motivate workers without spending much? — Silver Anchor.
Of course there’s...
ILO cites impact of programs in BARMM to reduce child labor
THE International Labour Organization (ILO) said the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is pursuing policy reforms, livelihood programs, and education interventions that...
The best time to rewrite the code of conduct
By Rey Elbo
I’m a newly hired human resources (HR) manager at a small bank. On my first week, I noticed several issues with the employees’ code...