Killer job interview questions as a tiebreaker
By Rey Elbo
I’m the vice-president for operations of a major company now looking to hire a department manager. After a series of interviews and tests, we’ve...
Board-approved wage hikes too small, backers of pay-increase measure say
A MEMBER of the opposition said on Thursday that wage hikes passed by regional boards are inadequate due to high inflation, and called on...
Basic elements of a worker incentive policy
By Rey Elbo
We’d like to establish an incentive plan for all employees starting January. We have a draft but we’d like to ensure that we’re getting...
Reforming medical education: A step forward in tackling PHL’s doctor shortage — experts
Reforming the medical education system is key to solving the shortage of healthcare professionals in the Philippines, industry leaders said on Thursday.
The physician-to-population ratio...
62% of overseas professionals plan to return home within 5 years
SOME 62% of overseas professionals want to return to the Philippines within the next five years, according to global recruitment consultancy firm Robert Walters.
A...
Japanese labor set to demand more pay hikes for next year
JAPAN’s largest labor union federation is set to demand higher pay increases for next year, potentially providing the key element needed for the central...
Succession planning vs hiring ‘boomerang’ employees
By Rey Elbo
We’re having trouble filling an important vacancy due to the resignation of a highly qualified and experienced person. Since he left us three years...
Seasonal temp jobs seen behind decline in Aug. unemployment
EMPLOYERS hired more temporary workers in August, causing unemployment to fall that month, a labor group said.
Asia-Pacific women lagging in workforce participation
THE Asia-Pacific region must improve female workforce participation rates and address inequality, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Labour Organization (ILO) said.
“Going forward,...
The problem with suggestion boxes
By Rey Elbo
I’m a newly hired human resources (HR) manager. One thing that I noticed with my new employer is an old-fashioned belief in the suggestion...
Philippine hiring declines 9% in August — foundit
THE PHILIPPINES registered a 9% decline in hiring in August resulting from challenges faced in various sectors, according to talent platform foundit.
“The Philippines exhibits...
PHL salaries mostly flat in 2023 — JobStreet
SALARIES across industries and specializations in the Philippines were largely flat this year, according to online job portal JobStreet.
In its 2023 Salary Guide report,...