With stagnant budgets, more organisations in the Philippines are now looking beyond financial remuneration to attract and retain talent.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development emphasises their goal of reducing barriers to work for disabled people.
Despite this, they will still be able to find new jobs due to a robust job economy, according to the Socioeconomic Planning Secretary.
Employees in Asia are facing unbearable temperatures, and organisations can do more to ensure safe working conditions for their workforce.
Labour Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma stresses the need for balance in wage increases and urges for Congress action amid rising commodity prices.
The coalition has advocated for a P150 (US$3.00) wage increase to counter inflation and bridge the gap between minimum and living wages.
Expanding earned wage access can alleviate financial burdens for employees in the Philippines, combatting widespread financial challenges.
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
The adoption of hybrid work arrangements in the country can help reduce economic losses that can amount to PHP6 billion by 2030.
A legislation has been proposed to facilitate employment for seniors, with DOLE tasked to match them with suitable jobs.
When it comes to wage hikes in the Philippines, only tripartite regional wage boards should be the ones to make decisions on when to implement, say critics.
The proposed P100 wage increase in the Philippines has prompted calls for staged implementation and workforce development to fuel economic growth.
Ensuring sustainable wage increases for organisations, particularly MSMEs, is crucial amid concerns of potential business closures.
The president of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines warns that a proposed wage hike may deter investors and impact small businesses.
Embark on HRM Asia's first CHRO event of the year in the Philippines to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the future.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
At CHRO Philippines 2024, HR leaders will be able to learn strategies and share ideas to develop a better and stronger workforce for 2024.
Despite a rise in the minimum wage rate for employees in the Philippines, a study has shown that this increase has failed to keep up with food prices.
Organisations can tap into the varied aspects of human development to develop a consistent and robust talent pipeline.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will look into innovative strategies that CHROs can use to formulate great people-first strategies in changing organisations.
With wage hike orders implemented across 15 sectors across the Philippines, the governmental boards are hoping that this would correct wage distortions.
The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Labour Code, allowing employees the right to disconnect after work hours.
The Department of Labour and Employment is encouraging employees to work from home to curb the spread of the virus.
Employees who have to work during national holidays at the end of the year need to be paid fully, says the governmental department.
With hiring optimism prevailing, positive salary growth is on the horizon for employees in South-East Asia in 2024.
The Philippines is seeing a rise in people with full, permanent employment, despite a rise in unemployment.
60% of employees in the Philippines are taking on part-time work, as the economic downturn reshapes spending habits and financial priorities.
A new wage increase, which looks to raise salaries by P30, is not enough to provide relief to employees in Western Visayas, say critics.
Employer groups argue that attracting investments and creating jobs instead of raising wages is a better strategy.
MSMEs are also set to benefit from the new law by receiving more support to invest in areas such as digital technologies.
