4Ps beneficiaries to get construction training
A REGIONAL OFFICE of the Social Welfare department said it has partnered with Knauf Gypsum Philippines, Inc. to train beneficiaries of the government’s cash...
AFL-CIO wants bigger say in US digital trade deals
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has made digital trade the centerpiece of its trade negotiations, and the AFL-CIO wants a bigger say in how...
A guide to dealing with character references
By Rey Elbo
Since the rise of social media, I’ve interacted with hundreds of people who have contacted me for various reasons, mainly to seek advice about their workplace issues. I’ve not met them personally except for about 2% who agreed to pay for my services for a lengthy in-person and deep dive management consultation.
SC says illness must be tied to work to justify payment
THE Supreme Court (SC) has upheld an appeals court decision that rejecting a seafarer’s claim for permanent disability benefits after he was diagnosed with...
Cost of living crisis tests striking French workers
PARIS — French railway worker Franck Viger-Brunet says he and his comrades have to count carefully the costs of going on strike to force...
A customer commends a worker
By Rey Elbo
It’s possible that a commendation letter could be easily solicited from customers, especially by those employees who have long-standing and positive work relationships with them. So what can you do? If you’re the department head, don’t ignore the commendation letter. But take it with a grain of salt.
‘Muting your colleagues’ and other tips to keep hybrid workplace professional
The hybrid work era presents more challenges than usual, making proper office etiquette more crucial than ever, according to a London-based professional coaching company.
Debrett’s...
DoLE: Filipino POGO workers to get benefits if industry shuts down
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said on Thursday that it will ensure Filipinos working in offshore gaming companies get the appropriate separation...
French CGT, Sud Rail unions eye three more days of rail strikes over pension...
PARIS — French trade unions CGT and Sud Rail called on railway workers to take part in a nationwide strike on Jan. 31 over...
The lost art of writing commendation letters
By Rey Elbo
I agree. As I’ve said in that article, praising people is akin to sunlight, available and free to all. So why can’t we do the same thing to our workers? All we need to do is discover what’s readily available, easy and practical. This includes writing commendation letters to those who deserve it.
PHL wage growth outstripped food prices in 2022
MINIMUM WAGES in the Philippines increased faster than the prices of basic food products, according to research firm Picodi.com.
In its study on global minimum...
Japan, Inc. is finally giving raises, just not to everyone
TOKYO — Japan’s top companies are gearing up to offer their biggest wage increases in decades, but there’s no way Hideki Kawada can afford...