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How To Write A Notice Of Decision

by Bong | Due Process, HR ToolBox | 64 comments

Notice of decision memo is the 2nd of the twin notice rule. It contains the decision after conducting an administrative investigation.

Counting the Probationary Period: 6 Months or 180 Days?

by Sonnie Santos | HR ToolBox, Regularization | 6 comments

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?

by Sonnie Santos | HR ToolBox, Regularization | 89 comments

Extension of probationary period is possible but not the general rule, lest it becomes a ploy to take advantage of the employee.

How To Conduct Pre Employment Background Investigation

by Bong | HR ToolBox, Recruitment | 3 comments

Pre-employment background investigation is a technique or tool used to know about an applicant’s current and past circumstances.

Determining SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig Premium

by Jhoe | HR ToolBox, Statutory Benefits | 6 comments

The right implementation of the statutory benefits start with remitting the right premium for the corresponding benefit.

How To Hold An Administrative Meeting

by Bong | Due Process, HR ToolBox | 31 comments

An ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING is necessary in termination cases to ensure employee under investigation is afforded all opportunity to due process

Training Cycle, What Is It?

by Jodelle | HR ToolBox, Learning and Human Development | 2 comments

One silo of HR is training, and to appreciate this role is to understand the training cycle

How To Compute Employee Salary

by Jhoe | HR ToolBox, Total Rewards | 10 comments

It’s the responsibility of the employer to accurately compute and timely release of salaries.

How To Write A Notice Of Administrative Meeting

by Bong | Due Process, HR ToolBox | 1 comment

Admin meeting is a formal forum to prove an incident or case.

How To Compute Night Shift Differential (NSD)

by Dina | HR ToolBox, Total Rewards | 64 comments

In PH, working bet. 10PM to 6AM comes with additional compensation.

How to Conduct Specialized Recruitment Activities

by Sol | HR ToolBox, Recruitment, Talent Management | 1 comment

A Specialized Recruitment Activity (SRA) is like a jobs fair except that it’s organized by a single company.

How To Write A Notice To Explain Memo

by Bong | Due Process, Employee Relations, HR ToolBox | 263 comments

NTE is the first of the twin notice rule. Signatories depend on the grievance mechanism setup. The issuing signatory should not be the person hearing the case.

What is 13th Month and How To Compute It

by Jhoe | HR ToolBox, Statutory Benefits | 7 comments

13th month pay is required under PD 851, wherein employees working in PH are entitled to receive

How to Conduct Behavioral Interview

by Sol | HR ToolBox, Recruitment | 1 comment

Sigmund Freud’s theory is the core foundation of pre-employment interview. Past behavior is the best way indicator to predict tendencies.

How HR Can Transition A Company To Social Business

by Sonnie Santos | Change Agent, Change Management, HR ToolBox, Strategic HR, Work 4.0 | 10 comments

Social Business is the strategic use of the internet, social and mobile apps by a company, to engage employees and clients.

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

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?

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.

6 Months Lapsed But No Regularization Contract, What Now?

by Sonnie Santos | Employee Relations, HR ToolBox, Regularization, Talent Management | 115 comments

In your case regularization happened regardless of the lack of regularization contract.

What is the Solution to Call Center Attrition and Turn Over?

by Sonnie Santos | HR ToolBox, Reviews, Strategic HR, Talent Management | 1 comment

If the value created by the employment is understood by employees, they can make an intelligent choice to stay and reduce attrition in the process.

How To Handle Workplace Bullying

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, HR ToolBox, Office Bullying, Office Politics, Talks | 15 comments

When facing an office bully, you need to hold your fire, until you have evaluated your situation, profiled your aggressor and covered your bases

How To Develop Social Media Policy

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, HR ToolBox, Policies | 0 comments

    Because of the different issues associated with social computing, these are enough reasons why companies should develop a social web policy.   When crafting a social media policy, HR should first clarify with top management about its online...
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