How to Write a Notice to Explain Memo | DOLE Guidelines & Supreme Court Cases Aligned
Updated guide for HR professionals on drafting compliant Notice to Explain Memos with DOLE and Supreme Court references.
What is 13th Month and How To Compute It
Confused about your 13th-month pay? Learn how to verify if you received the correct amount. Updated for 2025 DOLE guidelines — coverage, formula, exemptions, and employee FAQs explained clearly.
How to Conduct Behavioral Interview
Sigmund Freud’s theory is the core foundation of pre-employment interview. Past behavior is the best way indicator to predict tendencies.
When A Supervisor Is Not
A supervisor is not when s/he spend more than 20% of his/her time to tasks not related to management functions.
Can I Both Claim Magna Carta of Women Special Leave and SSS Sickness Benefit?
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?
I am currently on leave due to threatened abortion, can I file for “sickness benefit” with SSS since I dont have leave credits anymore?
Maternity Leave & SSS: Who Pays What, When, and How (2025)
Up-to-date rules on SSS maternity benefits, salary differential, and reimbursements—with inline official sources HR can trust.
6 Months Lapsed But No Regularization Contract, What Now? (2025 Update)
If you passed your probation but didn’t get a regularization contract, you are already a regular employee by law. Here’s what you can do next.
What is the Solution to Call Center Attrition and Turn Over?
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.
DMIT: A New Tool For Talent Management?
Dermatoglyph is the science of fingerprints, its connection to genetics and human brain. DMIT is a test that can determine the innate multiple intelligences
Are ASEAN Millennials Incapable of Leadership Position?
Millennials are thought to be incapable of leadership responsibility because of delusional expectations and self-serving work ethics.
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
I shared the principle of “one step back, two steps forward” in an “Ignite” HR Convention, organized by students for students. This is to level their expectations when they step into the corporate world. Since students were...HR Marketing
With recent findings by NSCB of choosy job seekers, recruiters should exert more effort on HR Marketing.
Why Companies Should Have An Internet and Social Media Policy
While a company can block internet access, it cannot block the 21st Century. A digital policy and cyberwellness program should be in place
The “10-80-10” Principle of People Management
Of your total employees, 10% are top performers and self motivated. The 80% can be a performer or a problem. The last 10% are problem employees
Employee Appraisal and Performance Management
Employee appraisal is needed to keep employee aware of his performance vis-a-vis a goal in a given period of time. Result of appraisal is basis for other HR interventions This is a 4 year old video an old video, my 1st TV appearance as a resource person,...How To Manage Workplace Behaviors
When developing a program to address different behaviors, HR should take the lead, however, inputs and support of line managers is vital.
5 Types of Problem Employees
On November 18, I gave a talk about Developing Employees as Business Partner before small entrepreneurs. This was sponsored by Center for Small Entrepreneurs during the 21st Kapihang Entrepinoy. Part of my presentation is about “common problem...Stress Management
Different authors suggest different ways of stress management, but for purposes of this blog, let’s look at how Jesus manage stress.
The Right Seat On The Right Bus
The right seat on the right bus is about the ability of HR to place people on a responsibility where s/he will be most productive and happy.
When To Terminate Employee for Health Reasons
Business owners can terminate employment for health reasons. But they can be more benevolent as others have done.
Employee Termination: Authorized Causes
Employers can still end the employment of employees, thru authorized causes, even if employee records is clean
CyberWellness Collaboration
Sonnie Santos with Family Zone Australia — promoting cyber wellness and digital parenting advocacy through ASKSonnie.INFO.
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)
Collaboration for Better Careers
Sonnie Santos with JobStreet Philippines — a collaboration promoting values-driven HR leadership and employee engagement in the workplace.