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How to Conduct Specialized Recruitment Activities

by Sol | May 3, 2016 | Employee Engagement | 1 comment

A Specialized Recruitment Activity (SRA) is like a jobs fair except that it’s organized by a single company.

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 to Conduct Behavioral Interview

by Sol | Apr 18, 2016 | People First Culture | 1 comment

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

by Sonnie Santos | Feb 10, 2016 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 4 comments

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?

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?

How To: SSS Contribution During Maternity Leave

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 29, 2015 | ASK and Answer, Corporate Governance and Compliance | 67 comments

Since employee has no salary, there is nothing to deduct for SSS contribution. However, for humanitarian reason, companies have taken a proactive approach.

6 Months Lapsed But No Regularization Contract, What Now?

by Sonnie Santos | Sep 17, 2015 | Corporate Governance and Compliance | 115 comments

In your case regularization happened regardless of the lack of regularization contract.

What is the Solution to Call Center Attrition and Turn Over?

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 25, 2015 | Agile Leadership | 1 comment

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?

by Sonnie Santos | Jun 4, 2014 | Adaptive Thinking | 0 comments

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?

by Sonnie Santos | Nov 7, 2013 | Capacity Building | 13 comments

Millennials are thought to be incapable of leadership responsibility because of delusional expectations and self-serving work ethics.

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward

by Sonnie Santos | Sep 29, 2013 | Sonnie's Talks | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 18, 2013 | Sonnie's Reels, Sonnie's Talks | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 15, 2013 | Sonnie's Talks | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 19, 2012 | Accountable Leadership, Sonnie's Reels, Sonnie's Talks | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 15, 2012 | Employee Engagement, Sonnie's Guestings, Sonnie's Reels | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 26, 2011 | Employee Engagement, Sonnie's Reels, Sonnie's Talks | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 15, 2011 | Employee Engagement, Sonnie's Reels | 0 comments

  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

by Sonnie Santos | Feb 4, 2008 | Grit, Spiritual Intelligence | 5 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 18, 2007 | Adaptive Thinking, People First Culture | 4 comments

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.

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