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Practical Strategic Thinking: Connecting The Dots

by Sonnie Santos | Sep 2, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, Resilience, Sonnie's Talks | 2 comments

Strategic thinking is the process of making sense of the available information to determine a preferred future.

Can Religious Expressions Add Value in the Workplace?

by Sonnie Santos | Aug 30, 2021 | People First Culture | 0 comments

Religious expression in the workplace is common in the Philippines. Some believed it help address behavioral issues, but some believed it can also create new ones. What is your take?

Comparative Table: DOLE DO 174, 18A, 19 and Labor Code

by Ely | Mar 21, 2017 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 27 comments

Since the signing of DOLE Department Order 174, HR practitioners are seeking clarifications. Here’s a comparative table for reference and guidance.

Copy of DOLE Department Order 174

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 17, 2017 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 2 comments

  UPDATE:  Here’s a comparative table of DO 174, 18A, 19 and the labor code for your guidance and reference     Here’s a copy of DOLE DO 174 for your reference. I will update this page to give our insights. If you have Qs, please let us know...

When To Use Preventive Suspension

by Dericke | Jan 7, 2017 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 219 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 | Nov 3, 2016 | Accountable Leadership | 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 | Oct 27, 2016 | Accountable Leadership | 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.

How To Write A Notice Of Decision

by Bong | Oct 24, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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 | Oct 19, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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 | Oct 8, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 89 comments

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

Pre Employment Background Investigation

by Bong | Jul 26, 2016 | Strengthen and Strategize (S) | 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 | Jul 20, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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 | Jun 27, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 31 comments

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

How To Compute Employee Salary

by Jhoe | May 24, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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 | May 19, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 1 comment

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

How To Compute Night Shift Differential (NSD)

by Dina | May 17, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 64 comments

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

Ending Endo: It’s Complicated

by Sonnie Santos | May 2, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 11 comments

Ending endo is akin to relationship status- it’s complicated.

How To Write A Notice To Explain Memo

by Bong | Apr 27, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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 | Apr 25, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 7 comments

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

How HR Can Transition A Company To Social Business

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 23, 2016 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking | 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 | Nov 18, 2015 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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 | Nov 3, 2015 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 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?

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