Unemployment in January rose to its 4-month high at 4.8 percent, with the worst unemployment rate of 5 percent recorded in September 2022.

Unemployment rise to 4-month high in January

WAGE RELIEF

House deputy minority leader Rep. Bernadette Herrera has offered suggestions to reform the country’s wage system and give some sectors a daily minimum wage of about P1000—starting with healthcare frontliners in the private sector.

Rep. Herrera seeks better PH wages

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a significant shift in the way we work, with many Filipinos now working from home. While remote work has its benefits, there is a question of how compensation packages for remote workers compare to those of face-to-face workers. In this article, we will explore how compensation packages compare between remote and face-to-face workers in the Philippines.

WFH, in-person compensation packages compared

Rep. Alfred Delos Santos, Ang Probinsyano Partylist, has filed House Bill 7400 that would allow trainees with enterprise-based education training to skip the probationary employment status in government service. The bill has passed third and final reading.


Bill allows trainees to skip probationary employment status

Labor groups are restive over their lack of representation in the rightsizing panel that would trim the bureaucracy, which they fear could lead to a top heavy organization, would institutionalize contractualization and privatization of public services, thereby furthering the country’s unemployment and poverty conditions.

Labor wants part in rightsizing panel

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes in the way we live and work. One of the most significant shifts has been the widespread adoption of remote work, also known as working from home. While remote work has been around for some time, the pandemic has accelerated its adoption and highlighted both the benefits and challenges of this mode of work.

The future of work: navigating post-Covid world

Alright, let's chat. You and I know the world of work is full of different personalities, right? We've got the go-getters, the perfectionists, the leaders, and so on. But every now and then, we come across a unique character - the coworker who seems to be, for lack of a better term, faking it.

Workplace Tales: The Art of Spotting a Faker

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become a new norm for many employees. While it offers the flexibility of working from home, it also presents challenges that can affect productivity and mental health.

Remote work: balancing flexibility and productivity

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Filipinos to work from home, which has led to a significant shift in work culture. While remote work has its benefits, it has also raised the standards of Filipino workers, with many now seeking higher pay and better benefits. In this article, we will explore how working from home has impacted the expectations of Filipino workers and what employers can do to adapt.

WFH: Filipinos now demand better pay 

Workplace Tales The Art of Spotting a Faker

Remote work balancing flexibility and productivity

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