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PhilHealth to Implement New Premium Contribution Rates

Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth will implement new contribution rates. As prescribed in Section 10 of Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act, the rates are scheduled to increase from 3.5% to 4%...

8 Tough Interview Questions that Recruiters Love to Ask

After submitting your résumé and cover letter, your next step is to prepare for the job interview. But landing an interview is just the beginning of your journey. If it’s your first time or are reentering the job landscape looking for a new opportunity, going through...

A Must-Have Checklist When Screening & Evaluating Candidates

Hiring can be a long and tedious process. It starts with identifying your hiring needs, preparing job descriptions, and planning how you’ll recruit the right people for each role. Once these are done, the next steps are making a job posting and sorting through the...

Crunching the Numbers: How to Compute Annual Gross Income

The amount that your employees earn throughout the year before any deductions is called annual gross income (AGI). If you’ve always wondered what this type of annual income is and how to properly calculate it, our blog will walk you through the basics. What is Annual...

Must-Ask Questions Before Accepting a Job Offer

After all the rounds of interviews, you finally scored a job offer! It’s a great time to celebrate, but don’t say yes right away. Even if it’s the job you’ve always wanted, don’t feel pressured to respond immediately. You’re free to express your enthusiasm for...

Why You Should Prioritize Work-Life Integration Over Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance sounds great, doesn’t it? After all, maintaining a proper work-life balance means work-related matters stay in the office without infringing on your personal life. There’s a clear distinction between the two, and time spent between them is “fair.” ...

Filipino HR Tech Company Recognized for High Growth

Manila, Philippines - Sprout Solutions, a local B2B SaaS company has been making headlines over the past few weeks. The latest ones are recognitions from none other than the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organizations that is internationally...

The Next Frontier: HR & the Digital Future of Work

The way we work has changed since COVID-19. After the Philippines was placed under community quarantines, nearly 72% of companies have implemented remote working arrangements. Data from Accenture, however, reports that 83% prefer a hybrid working arrangement. Under a...

HR Policies for Startups: An Essential Checklist

Human resources (HR) plays a crucial role in any organization, whether big or small. Not all startups have the time and resources to establish a full-fledged HR department, however. But establishing HR can go a long way in helping your small business grow. But why’s...

How Much is the Minimum Wage in Manila?

A significant fraction of an employee’s salary goes to their basic needs. Meeting the minimum wage requirement can help companies ensure that their staff meet their basic necessities while stimulating economic growth. Employees who receive the minimum wage are...

What is People Operations? A New Approach to HR

Human Resources (HR) has been around since 1893, but old-school HR practices no longer apply in today’s digital world. After all, the workplace has evolved in ways we’ve never anticipated, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the working landscape will...

Why Onboarding Matters: How to Retain & Engage Talent

Onboarding helps introduce new employees to the organization they’ll be a part of. As they settle into the new company culture, companies can equip them with the tools and resources needed to become a productive member of their team. That said, HR professionals...