Undoubtedly, the global pandemic has brought businesses and industries to a halt resulting in a huge percentage of job loss. Regardless of the industry and size of the company, all of us were, at some point, adversely affected by the…
Physical touch is a natural thing to us humans. A pat on the back, a friendly handshake, a consoling hug, and a celebratory high-five are all we do to build camaraderie with friends, loved ones, and colleagues. However, since the…
The year 2020 may have brought us to a state of paranoia from catching COVID-19, but the new year has given us hope and an advantage against the virus. Several countries have flattened out the curve of COVID-19 cases since…
The recent situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the way industries operate. From the usual office set-ups to now working from home, many employees are starting to adapt to the non-traditional way of having their work…
“Even though there is a slow down when it comes to hiring for us, it doesn’t mean that we stop hiring” Jun Abo, Transcom’s Country Head of HR, said during the recent HR Nation Masterclass webinar. The COVID-19 pandemic continues…
In response to COVID-19, the local government implemented an Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon. This further restricts your employees from physically reporting to work, with all means of public transport suspended. To ensure that your business remains operational, this calls…
Ensuring that you hire the right person for a job opening shouldn’t be limited to shortlisting, skill tests, and interviews. For HR professionals, conducting a Background Check is an integral step in processing an applicant’s employment. It enables you to…
Whether a candidate thrives in their role is not something you can predict based on professional and academic qualifications alone. As it turns out, personal traits, characteristics, and competencies that inform to how an individual relates to others are equally—or…
In the Philippines, it’s standard for employees to hand in their one month notice before they leave a company for good, but that isn’t always the case. Working in HR, you will have your fair share of resignations, and some…