DEI policies find backing in PHL despite US crackdown
DIVERSITY, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies are finding acceptance in the Philippines, labor professionals said, despite a highly publicized crackdown against the practice in the US, where the Trump administration has rejected it as unmeritocratic.
Trump administration reports 23,000 fewer federal jobs since September
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration reported having 2.3 million people on federal payrolls in March, little changed from prior months despite the Republican’s...
Making character references truly count
By Rey Elbo
I’m the recruitment manager of a medium-sized establishment. We don’t require character references, especially when certain job applicants have proven their worth during our...
ILO offers digital upskilling for youth in construction
THE International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a training initiative in the Philippines on Thursday to equip young construction workers with digital and green skills.
The...
Judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for federal workers
A FEDERAL JUDGE blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from eliminating union bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers at 21 agencies.
US District Judge...
A worker’s odd daily personal rituals
By Rey Elbo
We have a long-time employee who has an unusual daily prayer habit. Every morning, shortly before he starts working during office hours, he will...
Grounding in strategy seen as key to navigating global disruptions
MADRID — Business schools must embrace the concept of “strategic foresight” in their teaching to help future executives navigate constant economic and technological disruption, an academic said.
ICE walks back limits on raids targeting farms, restaurants
WASHINGTON — US immigration officials have walked back limits on enforcement targeting farms, restaurants, hotels and food processing plants just days after putting restrictions in place,...
Colombia court suspends Petro’s labor reform referendum decree
BOGOTA — A Colombian high court suspended a decree by President Gustavo Petro that sought to call a referendum on his proposed labor reform, the latest setback for Mr....
‘Constant complainer’ contesting long-established policy
By Rey Elbo
I have a direct report who is a constant complainer. Last week, he challenged an obsolete corporate-wide policy that many people believe should be...
Child labor in the Philippines dropped 24% in 2024 — DoLE
CHILD LABOR in the Philippines has dropped by 24% to about 513,000 in 2024 from 678,000 a year ago as the government seeks to...
Worker loves the job but hates the boss
By Rey Elbo
I’ve been with my employer for the past ten years under the tutelage of someone who recently retired. I liked my job until the...