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The issue boils down to two major questions — who benefits more from a company-sponsored training program — labor or management? What’s the assurance that after attending several training programs, the employee will stay on and put their learning to good use by the company?

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Wednesday said it was too early for trade unions to ask for a daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila, adding that inflation and oil prices would probably taper off starting next year.

THE PHILIPPINES should overcome its labor contracting policy to improve worker conditions, the Swedish ambassador in the Philippines said on Wednesday.

Clearly, the concerned supervisor has no clear understanding of the limits of empowerment. Even if one is empowered, that person can’t do what he wants to do even if their group is meeting the production quota as exemplified by the subject complaint raised by some team members.

THE International Labor Organization (ILO) said global wages fell in real terms in the first half of the year, the first such decline in the 21st century.

WORKERS need to be treated as renewable and sustainable resources that require constant investment to keep their skills current, a consulting firm executive said.

This is a serious indictment of Tony and not Johnny. For one, Tony is making serious allegations against Johnny for playing office politics. What’s the basis for that? Second, what’s the basis for Tony to say that everyone gets the average rating and receives almost the same amount of merit increase?

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has provided cash aid to Filipinos who fell victim to an online illegal recruitment scheme allegedly run by Chinese offshore companies in Myanmar.

MEXICO CITY — Tech giant Uber and delivery apps DiDi and Rappi have proposed offering social security benefits to workers in Mexico for the first time ahead of a new government bill set to regulate the gig economy.

First thing to do is to immediately fire the new concessionaire subject to the terms of the contract to avoid a protracted court battle. This is a double-edged weapon as it could inconvenience the employees who rely on the canteen for reasonably-priced meals and snacks.

THE Court of Appeals (CA) has found that the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) acted within its authority in holding Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (INEC) not liable for the dismissal of a maintenance worker.