Strategic planning: Learn from the past to have a new beginning
To get the most out of the opportunity for a new beginning, we must learn from the successes and defeats of the previous year.
Leadership Lessons from the Mountains
Early this week, I withdrew to the mountains to spend some time reflecting, praying and fasting. There are several lessons I gained (notes to self) from reading the story of Kings Saul and David, here’s a few leadership lessons that you may want to consider
Lessons Learned In Our HR Mentoring Journey (3)
Horizontal relationships of the T Mentoring Model is the 3rd component. Learning exchanges happen when members of a homogenous group share knowledge and best practices.
Lessons Learned in our HR Mentoring Journey (2)
The beautiful part of this learning journey is when you developed a nurturing relationships in the community. This takes place in both vertical and horizontal relationships.
Lessons Learned in our HR Mentoring Journey (1)
T Mentoring describes the relationships that exist in our HR Mentoring community. It consists of the vertical, horizontal and reverse vertical relationships
My Thoughts On JobStreets’ “Generational Benefits” Survey
Generational Benefits according to JobStreet My analysis: Generational benefits that are similar across generation: All wanted a birthday leave and health insurance “Given the stress that professionals face daily at work and in traffic, and health...Copy of DOLE Department Order 174
UPDATE: Here’s a comparative table of DO 174, 18A, 19 and the labor code for your guidance and reference Here’s a copy of DOLE DO 174 for your reference. I will update this page to give our insights. If you have Qs, please let us know...When Someone Reached Out, Listen With Your Heart
There will be times in our life when we get ourselves in deep trouble, whether it’s our own doing or not. In times like these, we need to talk to someone.
Counting the Probationary Period: 6 Months or 180 Days?
One interpretation is 6th month employment anniversary; Another interpretation is 180 days, counting 30 days for each month. But which one is correct?
Probationary Period Extension?
Extension of probationary period is possible but not the general rule, lest it becomes a ploy to take advantage of the employee.
Do Filipinos have the lowest IQ in ASEAN?
Filipino IQ went down from 86 (ranked 59th) to 81.64 (ranked 111). Second to the lowest in ASEAN, better only to Indonesia
Ending Endo: It’s Complicated
Ending endo is akin to relationship status- it’s complicated.
The Barriers In Your Mind
Trade barriers have fallen. The only barriers left are the barriers you have in your mind.
How HR Can Transition A Company To Social Business
Social Business is the strategic use of the internet, social and mobile apps by a company, to engage employees and clients.
Cyber Wellness in the Philippines (2025 Update) — Building Digital Empathy and Safe Online Spaces
Cyber Wellness goes beyond online safety — it’s about empathy, accountability, and digital ethics. Learn how Filipinos are building safer, values-driven online spaces.
Congrats PUP!
According to the JobStreet.com findings, PUP graduates possess the most traits many companies look for in applicants– self driven with no self entitlement attitude.
Bloggers Professional Growth, Upward-Sideward or Oblique?
Bloggers have three templates for growth– build the blog as a start-up, be a professional who blogs, or both.
Walang Forever?
Forever is possible in a romantic relationship. If both parties will work on it and will not leave it to fate.
When A Supervisor Is Not
A supervisor is not when s/he spend more than 20% of his/her time to tasks not related to management functions.
Do You Practice Social Responsibility?
Social responsibility refers to the global initiative to improve working condition and conformance to universal rights on labor standards.
Violence Against Children in the Philippines- UNICEF
More boys are on the receiving end of sexual violence against children in PH, surprised?
Can I Both Claim Magna Carta of Women Special Leave and SSS Sickness Benefit?
YES, a female employee can claim both SSS Sickness Benefit and Magna Carta of Women Special Leaves, PROVIDED, the benefit will be claimed as follows
Pillar of HR Awardee
Sonnie Santos receiving the Pillar of HR Award — recognition for leadership and contributions to the Philippine HR community.
Blog Awards
Award-winning blog — Best Advocacy (2010) for Web Safety and Cyberbullying Prevention & Best Corporate and Brand Blog (2015)
CyberWellness Collaboration
Sonnie Santos with Family Zone Australia — promoting cyber wellness and digital parenting advocacy through ASKSonnie.INFO.
Collaboration for Better Careers
Sonnie Santos with JobStreet Philippines — a collaboration promoting values-driven HR leadership and employee engagement in the workplace.