Employee Experience

Every new year, many employees take stock of their careers and personal goals, making this a prime time for reflection—and for resignations, especially after the post-bonus season and the performance appraisal cycle.

However, instead of bracing for more goodbyes, you can use this resignation season to your advantage for refining strategies to keep top talent from walking out the door. This is also the perfect moment to address underlying issues that may be driving your people away in the first place, whether it's burnout, lack of growth opportunities, or unsatisfactory compensation, among other things.

In this blog, we’ll dive into how you can better manage resignation season and negotiate effectively with employees.

A recent study placed the Philippines as having the second worst work-life balance score next to Nigeria, among 60 countries analyzed globally. The report considered details like workers’ statutory annual leave, minimum wage, healthcare system, happiness index, and inclusivity in the workplace, among others.

Can your employees express their true selves at work?

It’s time to seriously put some thought into it. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are no longer optional for businesses. In fact, a recent study showed that 80% of employees wanted to work (and continue to work) for companies that valued DEI.

With the often-grueling demands of the 21st-century workplace, passion alone won’t cut it, and neither can perseverance. In her bestselling book “Grit”, psychologist Angela Duckworth found that it’s grit (the combination of passion and perseverance) that becomes the significant predictor of success—and this applies to both individuals and organizations.

But first, what is grit?

Little by little – a little becomes a lot more than you think... 

Did you know that stress can cause a lot of negative impacts on your bottom line? This is why it’s even more crucial to create a harmonious environment for your employees in the workplace.  

This National Stress Awareness Month, it’s time to step back and focus on what matters: your employees’ mental health. 

Is your organization a multi-generational workplace? It’s time to get to know more about your people and what keeps them motivated!  

 But first, do you really know the difference between these generations working for your company?  

Have you noticed how some employees are more receptive to collaboration than others? Or how some can be more prone to stress, while others are more composed when big changes arise? It could be their personality talking. And it’s more than just introversion or extroversion.

When was the last time you really invested in your people? Research suggests that replacing employees is more expensive than you think. In fact, it could even be more than double the price of their current salaries.

As societies evolve, so do our ways of doing business. In the past, large companies were often very hierarchical, with hundreds – if not thousands – of people working together in the same place, at the same time. Times have changed, and today’s focus is very much on flexibility, with working patterns becoming increasingly catered to the needs of employees. In a competitive market for attracting and retaining 21st century talent, new trends in the workplace are emerging all the time. Here are four key trends that HR managers and SME leaders need to be aware of.

Getting the best out of the employees is not only important but also necessary for your organization. But with Filipinos being among the most emotional people in the world, dealing with performance problems in the workplace become a little challenging for managers and employers.

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Before we talk about employee reward options, we want you to meet Karlo. He is a sales agent for a car dealer in Ortigas City. On top of his monthly salary, he receives an additional commission for each sale he makes for selling cars. He is a happy and role model employee.

COVID-19 has changed so much about how people live and work. For sure, even after a vaccine is made available, people will continue to take extra precautions and be mindful of their health.

With the summer season in full swing, your employees might be drifting in vacation mode—and this can affect workplace productivity. In fact, a study found that productivity drops 20 percent during this season. Another study found that projects take 13 percent longer to complete with rising temperatures.

Christmas is finally here!
All over the world, we Filipinos are known to celebrate the longest yuletide season. By now, you’ve probably heard Jose Mari Chan songs on the radio and seen festive Christmas décor everywhere. In the workplace, the Christmas season might have already been manifested through strategical presentations and seasonal sales targets, among others.