Fairwork Philippines calls for reform on working conditions for Filipino platform workers
An action research firm in their recent report on gig workers in the Philippines finds a ‘critical gap’ in government regulation and platform policies...
EXPLAINER | Bridging the skills gap with vocational education for a future-ready workforce
The Philippines has 40 million people in its labor force who can easily be upskilled, reskilled, and retooled, but work must be done to...
Integrating AI into hiring processes
WE are in a very interesting stage in the evolution of the workplace, with the various generations working cohesively together. You have your boomers, Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Zs.
Low-cost options to celebrate worker achievements
By Rey Elbo
Without spending much money, how do we celebrate promotions and performance milestones in the company? What would be the best way of doing it?...
AI tool boosts trainee pass rates in medical coder certification tests
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) learning platform CYPHER Learning has raised pass rates on certification exams for students at the Health Information Management Training Institute (HIMTI),...
UK union law ruled to be in breach of human rights
LONDON — British trade union law breaches workers’ human rights as it does not protect them from sanctions short of dismissal for taking part...
Sabbaticals for non-academics
By Rey Elbo
A long-time junior supervisor is applying to take a sabbatical to review for the bar examination. Unfortunately, we don’t have any such policy for...
Unions want say in upskilling, protection in event of layoffs
THE GOVERNMENT needs to consult with unions in reskilling and upskilling workers and ensure worker protections are in place in case of layoffs, a labor federation said.
Coaching poor performers
By Rey Elbo
You need to tell me in detail how you’re doing it, except that we don’t have time for that. Whatever you’re doing, I’m sure you’ve communicated your expectations in clear terms. If not, that’s the first red flag.
OFW remittances from Europe seen posting sustained gains
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Thursday that it is projecting sustained growth in remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Europe.
The...
TESDA signs partnership to boost employability of tech-voc graduates
THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it entered into a partnership with the job recruitment platform Bossjob to boost the job...
What to do when seeking a promotion
By Rey Elbo
After working as a supervisor for the past 10 years, I believe I’m ready to be promoted to a managerial post. What’s the best...