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Why Working Overtime Is Unproductive

by Sonnie Santos | Work Life Balance | 9 comments

Regardless of the reason, working overtime for a long period of time is unproductive.

Can I Both Claim Magna Carta of Women Special Leave and SSS Sickness Benefit?

by Sonnie Santos | HR ToolBox, Total Rewards | 109 comments

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

APEC 2015 Advisories

by Sonnie Santos | Public Service | 0 comments

The Philippines, after 2 decades, will again host APEC. Herewith are APEC 2015 advisories: holiday, pay guidelines and road rerouting, for your reference.

Blogging, Free Speech and Online Libel

by Sonnie Santos | Blogging, Cyber Wellness ToolBox, CyberBullying, Free Speech, Harassment | 21 comments

Depending on your personal bias, (online) libel can be viewed as either curtailing your right to free speech and expression; or protecting you from abusive expression or speech by others

Power Outfit and Social Business

by Sonnie Santos | Personal Branding | 17 comments

The importance of engagement appropriate outfit has been underscored because of the growing influence of self expression in our culture.

Empowering The Youth Against Cyberbullying in the Philippines

by Sonnie Santos | Bullying, Cyber Wellness Program, Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Cyberbaiting, CyberBullying, Talks | 11 comments

Awards will not hamper our resolve to educate the public of the proactive use of social web to reduce cyberbullying and other online abuses.

Can I Avail of SSS Sickness Benefit For Threatened Abortion?

by Sonnie Santos | HR ToolBox, Total Rewards | 6 comments

I am currently on leave due to threatened abortion, can I file for “sickness benefit” with SSS since I dont have leave credits anymore?

Why Anonymous Communication is a Bad Internet Right

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Free Speech, Human Rights, Online/Mobile Risks, Web Safety | 21 comments

Anonymous communication is mostly used to spread lies, shame another person, spin a story and spearhead harassment/bullying, in the name of free speech

How To: SSS Contribution During Maternity Leave

by Sonnie Santos | HR ToolBox, Q and A, Statutory Benefits | 67 comments

Since employee has no salary, there is nothing to deduct for SSS contribution. However, for humanitarian reason, companies have taken a proactive approach.

What People Managers and Marketers Can Learn from AlDub

by Sonnie Santos | Digital Marketing, Public Relations | 0 comments

I saw several criticisms on my timeline against AlDub, but I find it more prudent to learn some lessons on people management and marketing.

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