‘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...
Companies’ role critical in upskilling — DoLE
THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said on Thursday that it is looking to the private sector to upskill job seekers.
“It’s important that...
An unhappy worker’s exit interview
By Rey Elbo
I’m resigning due to my poor work relations with my boss. If the human resource (HR) department conducts the exit interview, how should I...
Union seeks worker support during EDSA rehab
A LABOR UNION is urging the government to protect and support workers affected by the rehabilitation of Metro Manila’s busiest highway.
“The DoTr (Department of...
What employers can do in a dry job market?
By Rey Elbo
We are a small cosmetics company in dire need of chemists. We can’t seem to attract applicants as major companies have cornered the job...
Nat’l Book Store tapped for youth temporary employment program
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said on Thursday that it signed a deal with the National Book Store (NBS) Group to provide...
US judge blocks Treasury bid to cancel IRS union contract
A FEDERAL JUDGE has rejected a bid by the US Treasury Department to cancel a union contract covering tens of thousands of Internal Revenue...
HR people must lead by walking around
By Rey Elbo
There are many people management strategies available in textbooks and online resources. If there’s only one thing that human resource (HR) professionals must do...
Incoming legislators urged to work on living wage
NEWLY ELECTED legislators need to work on measures that ensure a living wage and security of tenure, labor analysts said.
Transforming labor-management relations
By Rey Elbo
It is essential to incorporate the perspectives of global thought leaders to enrich our understanding of labor-management dynamics in the Philippines. In this article,...