Safety nets touted as infra job-creation engine stalls
THE government should address the negative trend in employment by expanding social safety nets and redeploying workers to “green” jobs, labor advocates said.
On free meals at work
By Rey Elbo
Some companies offer workers free breakfast and even buffet lunches. I don’t understand this practice. Why can’t they simply raise salaries? Could you help...
BSP, DoLE sign information exchange agreement
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it signed an information-sharing agreement with the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to enhance the central...
People vs productivity: A corporate investment dilemma
By Rey Elbo
Our organization has been profitable for the past three years. For now, we have spare cash to spend on only one of two choices....
US labor market softening as job openings hit 10-month low, hiring remains tepid
WASHINGTON - US job openings fell to a 10-month low in July and there were more unemployed people than positions available for the first...
Debate over 14th month pay called a ‘distraction’
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter
THE LABOR movement continues to prioritize the campaign for a P200 daily minimum wage and warned that calls for...
Closet clerk: A manager with zero authority
By Rey Elbo
I work for a medium-sized organization. I feel bad for our department manager who has no authority to approve even small purchases like staplers....
UA&P unions gain support amid looming strike
COALITIONS of labor unions and student groups have expressed solidarity with employees of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), as faculty and...
How to handle a boss who gets the credit
By Rey Elbo
I have a boss who relies heavily on my assistance to do even the most important tasks he should be handling himself. The worst...
PHL seeks seafarer protections via new labor deal with Liberia
THE PHILIPPINES is looking to strengthen seafarer protections by signing new labor agreements with Liberia, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
“Liberia is...
China factories cut shifts and worker pay as US tariffs bite
GUANGZHOU, China — Mike Chai aims to cut wage costs at his kitchen cabinet factory by about 30% to remain competitive against other Chinese...
How managers avoid costly worker errors
By Rey Elbo
Our factory has clear, well-communicated operating standards. Our workers know them very well. Sometime ago, a worker committed a serious mistake resulting in losses...