AMA offers online short-course program to upgrade skills
AMA University Online Education (AMA OEd) said it is offering an online program featuring short courses to enhance employee skills across various industries.
How to handle difficult job interview questions
By Rey Elbo
I was interviewed for the vacant post of vice president by the CEO of a major company. My experience with him was disappointing after he asked the following questions: “Describe a stressful work condition with your past or current employer. How were you able to handle it? What would you do if you found out that a colleague is stealing millions from the company? Would you play politics with a colleague asking for your favor so that he can use a company vacation house for a week despite a policy against it? Would you agree to be imprisoned for avoiding taxes in favor of the company? Would you be willing to answer my phone calls at two in the morning? How would you feel if top management takes credit for your work?” Imagine answering around 15 of these questions for close to two hours. What’s your take on this? Are these questions relevant to the job? (italz end) -- Stressed Out.
Wages commission orders bus firms to submit fixed-pay plans
THE National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) called on bus companies to submit their schemes to offer partial fixed compensation of at least minimum wage for bus drivers and conductors, in line with the revised guidelines.
JPMorgan expands commercial banking staff across Europe, Asia
NEW YORK -- JPMorgan Chase & Co on Wednesday named half a dozen people to a commercial banking team in Europe and new international and Asia-Pacific regional leaders, as the U.S. bank closes in on business clients it hopes to poach from rivals abroad.
Ford’s China joint venture terminates some contracts with job agencies as sales decline
BEIJING -- Ford Motor Co’s joint venture with China Changan Automobile Group has decided not to renew its contract with some agencies supplying it with workers, as carmakers struggle to cope with slumping sales in China.
Exxon hires more veteran oil traders
NEW YORK -- Exxon Mobil Corp has hired veteran crude traders Mitch Rubinstein and Michael Paradise in Houston, to further boost its trading capabilities, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
What’s wrong with the perfect attendance award?
By Rey Elbo
We have an absenteeism rate of 21% and a tardiness rate of 7% across all departments covering more than 650 workers. This puts a lot of stress on the workers who must take up the slack and be paid overtime premium. To correct this problem, we’re planning to offer a perfect attendance award that allows qualified workers to join the monthly raffle for home appliances worth about P15,000, which is a small amount compared to what we’re losing due to the poor attendance of our employees. What’s your view on this proposal? -- Vietnam Rose.
MARINA renews Japan training program for sea instructors
THE governments of the Philippines and Japan have agreed to renew their partnership for the education and training of Filipino professionals in the maritime sector.
Saudi Arabia jobs top OFW listings
OVERSEAS job opportunities increased in 2018, with Middle East taking the spot as the top region of careers for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW).
Southwest dispute with mechanics escalates
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Co’s shares fell more than 5% on Wednesday after the low-cost U.S. carrier said it was investigating whether a conflict with its mechanics union was leading to a spike in flight cancellations.
Dealing with a skeptical boss and colleagues
By Rey Elbo
I was hired four months ago to handle the human resource department of an upstart restaurant business. During this period, I’ve tackled many challenges...
DFA extends ban on some Polish deployments
THE Philippine Embassy in Warsaw renewed its recommendation to suspend the deployment of workers to the polish road transport sector following the reported poor working conditions of Filipino truck drivers.