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Quiet Firing is Constructive Dismissal

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 7, 2023 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 0 comments

Quiet firing is a fancy word used by millennials in modern workplaces. But the concept is not new, it is actually constructive dismissal

Example of Empathetic Leadership in Times of COVID-19

by Sonnie Santos | Feb 4, 2022 | Corporate Governance and Compliance, People First Culture, Servant Leadership | 0 comments

Empathetic leadership bring mutual happiness to both the leader and the team

Safeguards To Protect Filipino Children Against Bullying

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 13, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Online Safety and Privacy | 3 comments

Together, we can protect human rights, stop bullying and co-create a safe space in schools, offices and in virtual spaces.

How To Deal With Office Harassment While Awaiting ILO C190 Ratification

by Sonnie Santos | Sep 28, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Online Safety and Privacy, People First Culture | 0 comments

Workplace harassment or office bullying and violence will come to an end when countries around the globe ratify ILOs C190. Wishful thinking?

5 Steps to Resolve Work from Home Issues

by Sonnie Santos | Aug 16, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Online Safety and Privacy | 2 comments

Because COVID-19 forced companies to adapt work from home arrangements, trust, productivity, and mental health issues surfaced. Take these 5 action steps to resolve the issues once and for all.

When business closure is inevitable, how to off-board employees?

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 13, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, ASK and Answer, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 0 comments

when saving jobs are no longer possible, what to do next?

When Is Work Considered Abandoned?

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 10, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, ASK and Answer, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 2 comments

If an employee failed to observe the rendering period s/he promised, will this lead to the abandonment of work?

Regularization by default

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 9, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, ASK and Answer, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 0 comments

Management oversight in monitoring the timeline and missing the performance feedbacking schedule for proby employees is common. When it happens, what will be the consequence?

Regular employment downgraded to probationary because of the pandemic

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 7, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, ASK and Answer, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 2 comments

Employers, thru their HR, are looking for creative ways to survive. Do you find the downgrading of regular employment to proby acceptable?

How to Terminate Employment When Saving Job is No Longer Feasible

by Sonnie Santos | May 25, 2020 | Accountable Leadership, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 7 comments

When you can no longer prevent job loss, what is the ideal approach to terminate employment in times of COVID-19

What To Do When Employee Refuse Work Because of COVID-19

by Sonnie Santos | May 17, 2020 | Accountable Leadership, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 15 comments

Management is cautiously excited to re-open business after the lockdown. But an employee refuse work for fear of COVID-19 infection. What can be done?

After COVID-19 Lockdown, What to Do with Oversupply of Employees?

by Sonnie Santos | May 16, 2020 | Accountable Leadership, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 1 comment

After the COVID-19 lockdown, re-opening biz is a challenge. With the slump and added cost on safety measures, how will you address employee oversupply?

Employee Right To Refuse Work Because of COVID 19

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 17, 2020 | Accountable Leadership, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 8 comments

I’ve been receiving Qs since companies are now reopening. Can employee refuse work because of COVID-19? Can an employer sanction the employee?

Inter-Company Transfer

by Sonnie Santos | Feb 10, 2020 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 92 comments

inter-company transfer is when employees from one member company is transferred to another member company of a conglomerate, or when a business operations will be taken over by new management or company and employees will be retained

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

by Sonnie Santos | Feb 3, 2020 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 147 comments

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

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

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 29, 2019 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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 | Dec 19, 2019 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 10 comments

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

Common Errors When Terminating Employees

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 16, 2019 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 0 comments

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

#HRinHR: Human Centered Management

by Sonnie Santos | Sep 3, 2019 | Align and Advocate (A), Corporate Governance and Compliance | 0 comments

Humanity is the reason why there is laughter and fun in the workplace, it can make a community out of strangers and spur engagement.

#HRinHR: Human Rights In Human Resources

by Sonnie Santos | Jul 28, 2019 | Align and Advocate (A), Corporate Governance and Compliance | 4 comments

#HRinHR is an intervention meant to improve employee engagement, productivity and the bottomline

What To Do When Employee Resigns Immediately

by Sonnie Santos | Jul 20, 2019 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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

How To Register Your Company With DOLE

by Ely | Jul 19, 2019 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 122 comments

Rule 1020 is a requirement of DOLE and one of the many requirements of the Govt before operating a new business. This one is often missed out by biz owners.

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