DESPITE the objection of a labor group, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia stood by her policy requiring workers in air-conditioned and poorly ventilated workplaces to wear personal air purifiers. She challenged critics opposing this policy to run for governor so they can impose their own rules against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. She insisted that […]
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Words that make managers look bad to workers
I’m a newly-promoted manager tasked to supervise a group of workers of various backgrounds, experience, seniority, and educational attainment. What do I need to be successful? — Gray Zone. Start by being kind to people and they will reciprocate. Kindness begets kindness. If not, recalibrate in due time. You can’t go wrong with kindness. People […]
ARTA presses ERC to act on petition to nullify FiT hike
THE Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) issued notice to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of an eight-months-delayed Laban Konsyumer, Inc. (LKI) petition to nullify feed-in tariff (FiT) increases. The LKI petition sought the withdrawal of an ERC resolution last year clearing the way for an increase in the FiT, a fixed payment to renewable energy developers […]
Infocus International Introduces New Online Training on Human Capital, Succession Planning, Talent & Performance Management
Singapore, Aug 27, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Infocus International Group has introduced a brand new online training – Human Capital, Succession Planning, Talent & Performance Management and it will be commencing live on 25 October 2021. A comprehensive course that presents the A to Z on strategically managing and optimising human capital to full potential in today’s difficult […]
The certainty of Purpose
Every day, the volatility and uncertainty we see in the world continues to grow. People, organizations, and even countries are grappling with increasingly complex disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it often feels like we are constantly one step behind the changing times. However, while the global situation remains unpredictable there IS something that […]
Lim: No right
People are dying. So, no, I don’t want to hear your flawed arguments about your body and your right to do with it as you wish. On all other matters, I would probably agree with you in this regard. But not on this. Not on protecting the vulnerable. Not on stopping preventable deaths. Not on […]
Wrong application of paternalistic management
The president and general manager (P/GM) who is also the owner of a small enterprise was interviewed by a group of human resource (HR) management students doing their thesis about paternalistic management. When pressed for examples on how the company is practicing paternalistic management, the P/GM says he allows minimum wage earners to perform regular and daily overtime (OT) work to augment their […]
Mendoza: We are all winners
Time to sing paeans. It should be for all. Winners, losers, they all deserve praise. Olympics golden girl Hidilyn Diaz, silver seizers Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam, and bronze bagger Eumir Marcial—all yours to savor the glory. Some of your 15 teammates stumbled but not after producing some wonders worthy of praise, too, as they […]
Skin Treatments to ask your dermatologist about
Due to stay-at-home orders and business shutdowns in 2020, plans were stalled and lives were disrupted. Even in-person beauty treatments like monthly facials were put on hold. What’s more, the stressful year may have brought into focus skin issues such as worry lines and mask-induced breakouts, and the new Zoom culture has led us to […]
How to solve unequal worker pay
I’m 34 years old, a pioneer regular rank-and-file employee at a small enterprise established five years ago. Recently, my colleague, a 28-year-old man, passed his probationary employment and became regular as well. I felt disappointed when I learned we’re both being paid P650 a day for doing exactly the same job. Clearly, I’m senior and […]
How to work from home without killing your back
PIXABAY SITTING BEHIND a desk for hours doesn’t have to result in back pain or sore wrists. Being intentional about how you set up your work desk will prevent needless discomfort. BusinessWorld spoke with Christopher C. Torres, chief sports physical therapist of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League’s Cebu Casino team, on how to get the work desk ergonomics […]
Your bed probably isn’t as clean as you think — a microbiologist explains
THERE’S NOTHING quite like crawling into bed, wrapping up in your blankets, and nestling your head into your pillow. But before you get too comfortable, you might want to know that your bed isn’t all that dissimilar to a petri dish. The combination of sweat, saliva, dandruff, dead skin cells, and even food particles make […]
Champion REIT Holds “Magical Langham Place in Your Lens” Student Filming Competition
HONG KONG, Jul 12, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (“Champion REIT” or “Trust”) (Stock Code: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, always regards sustainable development as an integral part of its corporate culture and is committed to creating long-term value not only for its business […]
Getting away in style: Filipino brands for your ‘vacay look’
With the vaccination rollout already underway and tourism slowly opening up, this might be a good time for a much-needed vacation—still with masks on, of course. And hey, if you’re going to go out, might as well go out in style. While you’re at it, why not support small and local businesses, too? Check out […]
A special letter
Dear JJ, Ten years ago you made me hate the world. You made me so scared and curse heaven for the future seemed so uncertain for me. I felt so embarrassed that from all the moms who gave birth that day, I was chosen to be your mom. I didn’t want you. I didn’t want […]
Soriano: Your legacy is on the line
Can family-owned enterprises embrace longevity as its enduring value? There is a saying that’s anathema to family-owned businesses around the world and this validates the regeneration of 90 percent of family-owned enterprises when it struggles to reach the third generation. For businesses operating in North America, it’s ‘shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.’ In Mexico, […]
Lim: The sweet spot
Life takes on greater clarity when you are faced with your mortality. It can be a devastating diagnosis that rudely interrupts your perfectly-planned life. Or it can just be the annoying process of ageing that makes you realize that in the not-so-distant future, you’ll be leaving so you better know what to do with the […]
Remodeling the apprenticeship program
We’d like to put up an apprenticeship program to train a pool of technical workers that can be hired for our factory. Aside from those provided and required under the Labor Code, how can we make the program both a mutually-beneficial program for us and the apprentices? — Rainbow Connection. The apprenticeship program under the […]
Solon: Exercise and injuries
Are we at risk of injuries coming from exercise? Yes. However, the incidence of this is quite low. The CDC reports that injury from sports and recreation occurs at a rate of 35 per 1,000 people with most coming from sprains and strains. Injuries can be nagging and cause us to stop or alter our […]
Eugenio: The heart of the home
We human beings, we are alive, moving and functioning because our hearts are healthy and pumping blood. Without our hearts, it’s impossible to live. With a balanced diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle, we keep our hearts beating and this keeps us going on and living productive and happy lives. Our homes need to be […]