Globe’s Asticom launches Acquiro jobs platform
The Asticom Group of Companies, a shared services provider under the telecommunications firm Globe Group, has launched a platform that aims to streamline job and talent search. Acquiro Solutions and Tech Inc, launched January 19, is a one-stop platform for both job seekers and employing organisations. The system will bridge recruitment, onboarding and training processes, […]
Low wages, understaffing push remaining nurses into long shifts
A shortage of workers is forcing many nursing professionals into taking on dangerously long shifts of up to 12 hours at a time. According to De La Salle University (DLSU) Medical Center employees union president Vilma Garcia, understaffing has made it difficult for nurses to go back to working eight hour shifts. This, in turn, […]
Slow HR leaders losing talent to competitors
A majority of Filipino candidates are turning down job offers as HR leaders are not acting fast enough to secure their employment from other competitors, a report found. Jobstreet by SEEK’s “2022-2023 Outlook Hiring, Compensations & Benefits” report found that three in four candidates (72%) in the Philippines were turning down job offers because they […]
Tourism deal with China to boost employment in Philippines
Following a US$22 billion investment pledge from China, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said this could lead to more jobs for the Southeast Asian nation. An agreement was signed between the two governments to promote tourism cooperation on January 4, during Marcos’ three-day state visit to China. The two nations agreed to work on increasing tourist […]
Getting to know: Advertising DEI champion Anna Chua-Norbert
Have a glimpse of the other side of Anna Chua-Norbert, Group Culture Officer of the top global advertising company, DDB Philippines. ICYMI: Meet Anna Chua-Norbert, the ad industry’s diversity champion DDB Philippines combats attrition DDB Philippines gears up on kindness at the workplace
DDB Philippines gears up on kindness at the workplace
In this third part of the interview, she told Chief of Staff Asia that one remarkable programme her company continues to pursue is to address the rise of HIV cases among Filipino teens with free testing. “We’re a country with the fastest growing number of HIV cases among the youth. It was taboo, especially […]
DDB Philippines combats attrition
Chief of Staff Asia continues the second part of its conversation with the people chief who spoke openly on the state of DEI in the Philippines. In a high-output fast-paced environment, we asked how they cope with the loss of manpower, albeit small. She said the company hires 60 people a year, usually fresh graduates. […]
Meet Anna Chua-Norbert, the ad industry’s diversity champion
Her father’s daughter. Anna Chua-Norbert poses with dad, Gil G. Chua, DDB Philippines’ Chairman and CEO. In this interview with Chief of Staff Asia, she candidly recalled that at a very young age, her parents opened her eyes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Her mother, a writer, ran a foundation advocating for children’s […]
Group urges government to boost digital skills
Advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines has called on the government to craft and implement a digital strategy to boost the skills and knowledge of Filipino workers, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in the country. CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor Orlando Oxales said this could be done through partnerships with telecommunication companies and educational institutions. […]
Workers in the Philippines to see 5.5% salary hikes in 2023
The Philippines will see an average 5.5% increase in salaries in 2023, up from a 3% rise this year. This marks a return of stability after years of below-average increases due to the pandemic, a new survey found. Asset management company Mercer’s Total Remuneration Survey 2022 polled over 100 companies across 22 countries and territories […]
