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PH Received The Most Phishing Attacks – Kaspersky

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, News, Phishing, Tech | 0 comments

Kaspersky’s reported that the Philippines have received the most phishing attacks compare with the other ASEAN countries.

Final Pay Out in 30 Days, COE Out in 3 Days

by Sonnie Santos | Employment, Final Pay, HR ToolBox, Human Rights, News | 147 comments

DOLE’s Advisory 6 s. 2020 mandates employers to release final pay in 30 days and COE in 3 days.

From Animals to Human, Coronavirus Jumps to Computers!

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Mobile Safety, News, Tech, Web Safety | 0 comments

Coronavirus malware! Kaspersky detection technologies have found malicious files disguised as documents related to the newly discovered 2019-nCov ARD.

Dark Social: A New Twist in Online Bullying

by Sonnie Santos | Bullying, Cyber Harassment, Cyber Wellness ToolBox, CyberBullying | 0 comments

A decade after I flagged online bullying, some laws where passed to address the problem. But the challenge remain as online abuse is still prevalent

Funds Went Missing When Passed Between Staffs, Who Should Pay?

by Sonnie Santos | Business and Human Rights, Due Process, HR ToolBox, Q and A | 0 comments

Accountability eliminate gray areas. Define who are accountable, have it acknowledged and you will minimize finger pointing situations in the future.

Can You ‘Hold’ the Resignation of Employee Under Investigation?

by Sonnie Santos | Due Process, HR ToolBox, Resignation, Termination | 10 comments

To hold or accept? Resignation of employee under investigation is always a hot topic with passionate ideas coming from both ends

How to Improve Employee Satisfaction

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

A high employee satisfaction creates an environment conducive to productivity. While the actions of a dissatisfied employee slowsdown productivity.

Common Errors When Terminating Employees

by Sonnie Santos | Better Biz, Better Work, Employee Relations, HR ToolBox, Start Up Tips, Termination | 0 comments

Terminating employees require both soft and technical skills to minimize human harm, and avoid unnecessary cost on labor case.

When Cyberbullying Is Not

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, CyberBullying, Free Speech | 47 comments

It is not cyberbullying when the expression is a protected speech. Expressions that fall outside free speech are those that infringe on another persons basic and human rights.

What To Do When Employee Resigns Immediately

by Sonnie Santos | HR ToolBox, Talent Management | 276 comments

AWOL or absent without leave is used for absences with out prior notice and approval. This include absences after filing of resignaton letter

What is Online Libel, Is It Cyberbullying?

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Harassment, Cyber Wellness ToolBox, CyberCrime, Q and A | 17 comments

Cyber libel is one of the crimes under the new cybercrime law in the Philippines. This can be used by victims of online bullying

Paying Damages Without Full Admission of Guilt

by Sonnie Santos | Due Process, HR ToolBox, Q and A, Termination | 0 comments

When both substantive and procedural due process are met, management can proceed with retributive or corrective actions even without the admission of guilt.

How To Implement Telecommuting In The Philippines

by Sonnie Santos | Employee Engagement, Employment, HR ToolBox, News, Talent Management, Talks | 2 comments

Telecommuting, under RA 11165, in PH is now a law. Private companies are encouraged to make arrangements with employees to work in an alternative workspace.

Strategic planning: Learn from the past to have a new beginning

by Sonnie Santos | Do It Yourself, HR ToolBox, Strategic HR | 2 comments

To get the most out of the opportunity for a new beginning, we must learn from the successes and defeats of the previous year.

Why you should be Wary of Apps?

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Data Privacy, Online/Mobile Risks, Right to Privacy | 1 comment

Before giving apps the permission to access information in your smartphone, be mindful of likely consequences when your personal data is collected and used.

When To Use Preventive Suspension

by Dericke | Due Process, HR ToolBox | 217 comments

Preventive suspension is a measure to protect company’s property pending investigation of any alleged malfeasance or misfeasance committed by an employee

How To: 3 Basic Things About Retirement Plans

by RB | HR ToolBox, Retirement Plan | 5 comments

Retirement plans is an agreement bet. a company and its employees, wherein the company provides financial benefit in exchange for employees years of service

What To Do When HR Gave A Wrong Salary

by Ely | HR ToolBox, Total Rewards | 22 comments

Solutio indebiti. If something is received when there is no right to demand it, and unduly delivered through mistake, the obligation to return it arises.

Hate Speech is Free Speech, Trolls and Bashing

by Sonnie Santos | Cyber Lynching, Cyber Wellness ToolBox, Free Speech | 21 comments

“.. bashing is not a violation of constitutional right to free speech. in fact it is a celebration of it” – Antonio Contreras

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.

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