LinkedIn rates IT, fintech companies among best employers in Philippines
COMPANIES in the information technology (IT) and financial tech (fintech) industries are among the best places to work in the country, professional networking platform...
Supreme Court rules in favor of seafarer in disability case
THE Supreme Court has granted the disability claim of a seafarer who injured his leg while on duty, ruling that an invalid final medical...
When a company is ghosted by applicants
By Rey Elbo
Many of our job vacancies can’t be filled because applicants who agree to come in for an interview are ghosting us. What’s happening? —...
European shipping nations welcome EC ruling on PHL seafarers
BUSINESS CHAMBERS representing European countries with major shipping industries said they welcomed a European Commission (EC) decision to continue recognizing the qualifications of Filipino...
Labor sector wants seafarers to be prepared for post-retirement shore-based work
THE GOVERNMENT must consider input from trade unions to improve the employability of seafarers, including a proposal to prepare them for shore-based work once their contracts end, a labor federation said.
My worst critic is a fellow manager
By Rey Elbo
Marlon (not his real name) is a manager from another department who is always critical, even for trivial things that don’t affect his department’s operations.
Tourism industry aims to fill vacancies through job fairs, workshops
THE HOSPITALITY industry will hold job fairs and workshops nationwide throughout the year to address labor shortages that have affected the tourism industry since...
Flexible work seen in favor across industries
CURRENT EMPLOYEES are indicating heightened interest in flexible work arrangements, pointing to a broader trend of job holders becoming more empowered about where and how they work, workplace consultancy Great Place to Work said.
Bipartisan bill aims to increase penalties for US child labor violations
US LAWMAKERS on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill that would raise penalties on employers who violate child labor laws, in the wake of reporting...
Eight-step problem-solving guide
By Rey Elbo
You should examine all angles of the problem in order not to fall into the trap of what psychologists call “confirmation bias.” Many of us have our own biases and prejudices. We tend to apply certain solutions in solving similar problems because they were effective before.
Skills dev’t seen correlating to company success
INVESTING in skills and development programs has been linked to productive work environments, according to workplace consultancy Great Place to Work.
Globe group’s Asticom launches platform for job search, onboarding
ASTICOM Group of Companies, wholly owned by Globe group, said it launched a job-search platform which promises to streamline the talent acquisition process and...