Green industries generate ‘pandemic-proof’ jobs
Solar power farms, and content creators will drive employment in the next few years, making it extremely vital to address job skill mismatch among graduates, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) said. At the PBEd Skills Partnership Summit, PBEd Executive Director Lovelaine Basillote said that the country needs to look more into pandemic, and climate […]
STEM-focused education to address skill gap
A Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focus in education is expected to help bridge the skills gap for professionals, according to local STEM advocates in the Philippines. “Educators and employers need to focus on the connection of STEM education to careers that focus on solving real-world problems with technical skills,” Kelli List-Wells, founder of […]
Filipino workforce must be future-proof, govt told
The Philippine Business Conference (PBC) recently submitted a 10-point resolution plan to the national government, highlighting the need for the current administration to future-proof the Filipino workforce. Held on October 19, this year’s PBC & Expo was the first face-to-face annual business gathering in the Philippines post-pandemic. With the looming economic challenges brought about […]
Traditional industries need to embrace tech, experts say
Employees in traditional industries such as accountancy need to upskill and boost their digital know-how, experts at the first Philippines Fintech Festival said. Organised by Digital Pilipinas, the festival brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Emmanuel Bonan, COO and vice chair of audit firm KPMG Philippines said that workers in traditional fields need to […]
Web3 adoption to boost job opportunities in the Philippines
Wider adoption of Web3 in the Philippines will boost employment opportunities, livelihoods and investments. It will also help firms innovate more effectively, leading to an overall improvement for industries, industry leaders say. Web3 is a new iteration of the World Wide Web and includes decentralisation, blockchain and token-based economic capabilities that have become popular among […]
Ovation Productions: Renen De Guia runs entertainment empire
Food, shelter, and clothing are life’s necessities. Undeniably, entertainment runs at a close fourth. Chief of Staff Asia recently spoke with the company’s President and CEO Renen De Guia, who traced back the company’s success to the loyal staff working with him for the past 43 years. “There is no secret, only pure hard work […]
McDonald’s Philippines’ chairman talks “employee-first”
Many Filipinos have uttered the famous catchphrase: “I’m lovin’ it”! They should also give thanks to Dr George T. Yang, founder/Chairman and master franchise holder of fast-food giant McDonald’s in the Philippines, for bringing the American chain into the country, way back in 1981. From 10 branches that have since ballooned to 670, and now […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Six winners across debut program
The inaugural HR Ecosystem Awards, by Chief of Staff Asia, have identified a wide range of partners and solutions, all excelling in their quest to empower HR leaders and teams across the Southeast Asia region. The winners were spread across three markets, and four different categories, and included both commercial operations and a non-profit, […]
