Female workforce seen held down by expectations of childcare, housework
THE PHILIPPINES is grappling with weak female labor force participation even though it has some of the best gender gap ratings in the region by traditional metrics, advocates for women in the workplace said.
Questions to ask during the ‘stay’ interview
By Rey Elbo
My boss asked me for a meeting to discuss my current projects. This is unusual. He’s not a micromanager and I love his management...
Legislator claims 160 votes for nat’l minimum wage
HOUSE SUPPORT for a national minimum wage bill numbers 160 legislators, a party-list representative said.
In a statement, Rep. Elijah R. San Fernando said the...
Grievance mechanism is reactive communication
By Rey Elbo
I’m the human resource (HR) manager of a non-unionized factory. This week, a disgruntled worker says he’s filing a formal grievance against his manager....
OSHC expects over 100 applications for workplace safety awards
The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) said on Wednesday that it expects over 100 applications for the workplace safety and health awards, as...
Marrakech Framework: Helping SDG signatories close child-labor shortfall
THE Marrakech Global Framework for Action Against Child Labour Global has released a “Roadmap to 2030” to help sustainable development goals (SDGs) signatories ultimately...
HMO coverage for nontraditional families
By Rey Elbo
We’re very strict in limiting Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) benefits to employees and their legitimate families. That’s why I’m surprised to know of companies...
Argentine labor reform protests stall grain shipments
THE Argentine maritime workers federation FESIMAF launched a 48-hour strike on Wednesday over a planned labor reform, which grain exporters’ chamber said was paralyzing...
WNBA players lower salary cap, revenue sharing demands
THE Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association (WNBPA) eased its financial stance in the latest proposal it made to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)...
If overtime work is normal, something is abnormal
By Rey Elbo
Our department manager forces people to do overtime (OT) work at an average of two hours every day. He justifies this one-year-old policy due...
Teachers warn of job losses as WB reviews CHED
TEACHERS said they are worried about possible mass layoffs and privatization at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) that could result from a World...
Sponsoring workers for a Mobile Legends tournament
By Rey Elbo
Some employees are asking management to support their participation in a Mobile Legends tournament. This is new to us. Please advise. — Jazz Night.
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