PHL jobs vulnerable to GenAI estimated at 28%
NEARLY 28% of jobs in the Philippines are now exposed to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), placing the country at the upper end of the...
Old-school vs process-oriented hiring
REY ELBO
I've been promoted to oversee recruiting after a major reorganization, even if I don’t have the experience other than hearing oft-repeated interview questions. What’s...
Online expansion becoming talent pipeline for employers
MORE COMPANIES are struggling to meet growth targets as hiring and payroll challenges weigh on expansion, according to global HR platform Remote.
“In the past...
Using silence in executive headhunting
By Rey Elbo
I’m a headhunter for private organizations that rely on me to choose their best job candidates. I guess I’ve already perfected silence as a...
iPeople sees micro-credentials as a solution for PHL’s skills gap
Education firm iPeople, Inc., said micro-credentials can help bridge the skills gap in the Philippines and position Filipinos at the forefront of emerging roles...
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...