The “10-80-10” Principle of People Management
Of your total employees, 10% are top performers and self motivated. The 80% can be a performer or a problem. The last 10% are problem employees
Employee Appraisal and Performance Management
Employee appraisal is needed to keep employee aware of his performance vis-a-vis a goal in a given period of time. Result of appraisal is basis for other HR interventions This is a 4 year old video an old video, my 1st TV appearance as a resource person,...How To Manage Workplace Behaviors
When developing a program to address different behaviors, HR should take the lead, however, inputs and support of line managers is vital.
5 Types of Problem Employees
On November 18, I gave a talk about Developing Employees as Business Partner before small entrepreneurs. This was sponsored by Center for Small Entrepreneurs during the 21st Kapihang Entrepinoy. Part of my presentation is about “common problem...It’s Just Not Right: The Cyberbullying of Christopher Lao
Christopher Lao is one of the most prominent cyberbullying victim in the Philippines. He is now a practicing lawyer.
Leading a Tech Savvy Team [My talk on National Sales and Marketing Professionals Convention]
I gave a talk dubbed “Leading a Tech Savvy Team” at the National Sales and Marketing Professionals Convention held at SMX Convention Center on March 23-24, 2010. This yearly gathering is being organized by Ariva Events. This year, web 2.0 revolution is...Slidecast: Toot Your Own Horn Or Buoyant Force?
As a micro entrepreneur in the sea of competitiveness, I struggle to determine how much tooting of own horn is acceptable to get noticed. Though this is acceptable in modern self branding concept, I am still uncomfortable. Allow me to share with you what I have...Video Blogging
No I am not into acting or short movie productions, but I’m video blogging my keynote presentation, events I hosted, and press briefs I attended.
Personal Branding 2.0
Update: Revisiting my thoughts about Personal Branding There are several tools that can enhance ones personal brand, but at the end of the day, despite the marketing efforts, we will be remembered not by our appearance, intelligence or skill, but by the...Why Organizations Need To Define Online Philosophy
About a week ago, I gave a talk to delegates of the 4th HR Philippines National Convention about HR’s Role in the Social Media era. I shared with them a framework or template that they can follow to make their company culture and structure social...Another F.F.
Allow me to discuss another F.F., but this is still not the “friends with benefit” practice of young couples 😀 This FF is about the dream of ordinary people, those working in 8-12 hour shifts, those whose aspiration is to give their families good lives at...What Went Wrong.. What Went Right
2008 is set to end in less than 2 months, this is the best time to look back and reflect, and plan for next year. If business organizations are doing this, specially in anticipation of the effects of the financial meltdown of world markets and recession of major...How To Get A Job Offer
It’s graduation season once again, and the labor market will be flooded with new talents. In the midst of the growing competition, how do we keep with the competition?
Arrogance In The Midst Of Triumph?
Update:Here’s another one from him: TU sweep in Maguindanao ‘stinks to high heavens’–GO exec Like every patriotic citizen, am awaiting every update on the national and local canvassing of votes. Hoping this election will yield value adding results. Am interested...Is Lower Wages Beneficial To The Philippines?
I read an article a few days back about the dilemma of small and medium size companies having to cope with the rising labor cost. An old argument was presented ” cheap labor cost generates more jobs to the unemployed”. Because of higher wages, the...To Be Or Not To Be
I was in a reflection mode last night and came across the passage below: I know that you want truth to be in my heart. You teach me wisdom deep down inside me. Make me pure by sprinkling me with hyssop plant. Wash me. Then I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear you...How Integrity is Demonstrated in the Workplace
most companies showcase integrity as one of their values in bulletin boards, but that’s how far the integration of integrity is to the corporate culture
What Is Life Purpose?
Life purpose is where we get the “drive” to pursue what we want to be, the “strength” that will keep us focused in the midst of life “storms”.
Mental Maps Shape Employee Behavior
Norman Vincent Peale said, “change your thoughts and you change the world”. Thoughts serve as a mental map that influences employee behavior
