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.
In its...
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...
Legislator claims 160 votes for nat’l minimum wage
HOUSE SUPPORT for a national minimum wage bill numbers 160 legislators, a party-list representative said.
In a statement, Rep. Elijah R. San Fernando said the...
Grievance mechanism is reactive communication
By Rey Elbo
I’m the human resource (HR) manager of a non-unionized factory. This week, a disgruntled worker says he’s filing a formal grievance against his manager....
OSHC expects over 100 applications for workplace safety awards
The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) said on Wednesday that it expects over 100 applications for the workplace safety and health awards, as...
Marrakech Framework: Helping SDG signatories close child-labor shortfall
THE Marrakech Global Framework for Action Against Child Labour Global has released a “Roadmap to 2030” to help sustainable development goals (SDGs) signatories ultimately...
HMO coverage for nontraditional families
By Rey Elbo
We’re very strict in limiting Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) benefits to employees and their legitimate families. That’s why I’m surprised to know of companies...
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...