After COVID-19 Lockdown, What to Do with Oversupply of Employees?
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
I’ve been receiving Qs since companies are now reopening. Can employee refuse work because of COVID-19? Can an employer sanction the employee?
Final Pay Out in 30 Days, COE Out in 3 Days
DOLE’s Advisory 6 s. 2020 mandates employers to release final pay in 30 days and COE in 3 days.
Diversity Which Includes Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Atlanta based Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) wants to scale up the conversation about diversity in the workplace, to include formerly incarcerated individuals.
Is your Job a Calling?
When a person described his job as calling, a positive attitude towards work and the company should match the claim
Funds Went Missing When Passed Between Staffs, Who Should Pay?
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?
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
A high employee satisfaction creates an environment conducive to productivity. While the actions of a dissatisfied employee slowsdown productivity.
Common Errors When Terminating Employees
Terminating employees require both soft and technical skills to minimize human harm, and avoid unnecessary cost on labor case.
Mentoring Gen Z On Their Professional Journey
Mentoring gen z kids are both emotionally fulfilling and draining. Guiding them on their professional journey requires a good deal of executive maturity.
#HRinHR: Human Centered Management
Humanity is the reason why there is laughter and fun in the workplace, it can make a community out of strangers and spur engagement.
Laws Of Attraction 3: What Makes Filipino Employees Happy
Happy employees can make a company productive and a fun place to work at. But what will make employees happy?
#HRinHR: Human Rights In Human Resources
#HRinHR is an intervention meant to improve employee engagement, productivity and the bottomline
Laws of Attraction 2: How To Keep Good Employees
To retain employees, companies need to address its industry specific challenges. The one size fits all approach will not work.
How To Register Your Company With DOLE
Learn how to register your company with DOLE under Rule 1020 — who must file, requirements, deadlines, penalties, and 2025 updates under DO 252-25.
Laws of Attraction 1: Dissatisfaction of Filipino Employees
Employee dissatisfaction is a problem every HR practitioners is trying to solve. Thanks to Jobstreet.com, the company commissioned a study to understand the problem in Philippine context
Paying Damages Without Full Admission of Guilt
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
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.
Comparative Table: DOLE DO 174, 18A, 19 and Labor Code
Since the signing of DOLE Department Order 174, HR practitioners are seeking clarifications. Here’s a comparative table for reference and guidance.
When To Use Preventive Suspension
Preventive suspension is a measure to protect company’s property pending investigation of any alleged malfeasance or misfeasance committed by an employee
What To Do When HR Gave A Wrong Salary
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.
How To Write A Notice Of Decision (2025 Update)
Learn how to write a Notice of Decision memo following the twin-notice rule under DOLE and Supreme Court guidelines. Updated for 2025 with digital compliance and sample templates.
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.