Sanofi, PhilCare ink partnership to promote preventive workplace health
Biopharma company Sanofi Philippines and PhilCare, a health maintenance organization (HMO), signed a partnership on Tuesday to promote workplace vaccination and a proactive health...
Kids who can’t read put Philippines’ status as call center hub at risk
THE Philippine call center industry is a juggernaut, employing over a million and generating billions in revenue. Its workers’ voices are a familiar sound...
Most Filipino Gen Z workers seek career growth — study
OPPORTUNITIES for career advancement have emerged as the leading incentive for retaining the youngest members of the Philippine workforce, according to a study by...
Unusual, but effective hiring techniques
By Rey Elbo
I was interviewed for a director position by the first vice-president (FVP) of a major bank. After asking two questions, he offered me an...
Unilever Philippines, General Trias ink livelihood partnership to train over 400 residents
Unilever Philippines and the city government of General Trias in Cavite have launched a livelihood partnership aimed at providing additional income opportunities for local...
Omega Healthcare ramps up US-licensed Filipino nurse hiring by 40%
Outsourced medical services provider Omega Healthcare Philippines said it will increase its workforce of United States-licensed Filipino nurses to about 40% to meet the...
Labor dep’t backs ILO program modernizing construction skills
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said it supports an International Labour Organization (ILO) initiative to expand digital and green youth skills training...
Low-cost solutions in an oil crisis
By Rey Elbo
How do organizations manage the oil crisis that IS adversely affecting operation and leaving workers struggling with increased commuting costs? — Hidden Panther.
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DoLE releases list of double-pay workdays in April
PRIVATE SECTOR reporting for duty during the Easter and Araw ng Kagitingan holidays will be entitled to up to double their daily wage, the...
Red flags to watch for in a prospective employer
By Rey Elbo
I have a scheduled final job interview with my prospective boss, a factory vice-president. It’s the first time I will be exploring other avenues...
Female workforce seen held down by expectations of childcare, housework
THE PHILIPPINES is grappling with weak female labor force participation even though it has some of the best gender gap ratings in the region by traditional metrics, advocates for women in the workplace said.
Questions to ask during the ‘stay’ interview
By Rey Elbo
My boss asked me for a meeting to discuss my current projects. This is unusual. He’s not a micromanager and I love his management...