Employers must expand compensation, benefits to attract top talents — report
With the year 2023 serving as a "great recovery period" for companies, an employment platform said that this year, they should improve their compensation and benefits to attract better talents......»»
Jobstreet by SEEK Releases 2024 Compensation and Benefits Report
As the employment landscape starts to rapidly evolve, the newly released Jobstreet by SEEK 2024 Hiring, Compensation and Benefits Report revealed that more companies are open to offering new forms of compensation and benefits to attract and retain top talents. This resulted in additional benefits, shifted priorities, and most notably, salary increases. To obtain this […].....»»
Rising tennis talents eye top finish in PPS Paulino tourney
The Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. National Juniors Tennis Championships kick off in Olongapo City Thursday, drawing the nation’s top and rising young talents to compete for honors and valuable ranking points across nine age categories......»»
Retirement Benefit Remains the Most Availed SSS benefit reaching P156.7 B in 2023
The Social Security System (SSS) said it released P156.7 billion in retirement benefits to 2.2 million members in 2023 making it the most availed SSS benefit last year. SSS Vice President for Benefits Administration Division Joy A. Villacorta said that of the 4.7 million benefits disbursed to pensioners, members, and their beneficiaries in 2023, nearly […].....»»
PLDT, Smart named among world’s leading employers
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have been named among the Top One Percent of Leading Employers of 2023 by German firm Institute of Research and Data Aggregation......»»
Dole 7 to employers: Give your workers heat breaks
Dole 7 to employers: Give your workers heat breaks.....»»
Dole-Davao urges employers to adopt WFH setup amid extreme heat
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region (Dole-Davao) said that they encourage employers in the region to adopt a work-from-home (WFH) setup amid extreme temperatures caused by the El Niño phenomenon......»»
Employers urged to comply with holiday pay rules ahead of Araw ng Kagitingan, Eid’l Fitr
The attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment sent a reminder to employers about holiday pay regulations ahead of the upcoming Araw ng Kagitingan and Eid'l Fitr......»»
Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress
Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress.....»»
NWPC reminds employers to submit annual wage reports
NWPC reminds employers to submit annual wage reports.....»»
DOLE-Davao vows to strictly monitor compliance of employers with new wage order
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Davao Region vowed Monday to strictly monitor the enforcement of the daily wage increase in the area, warning non-compliant employers they could be meted hefty penalties with possible imprisonment. DOLE-Davao director Atty. Randolf C. Pensoy told the Kapehan sa Dabaw that the Regional […].....»»
Employers back staggered wage hike
The umbrella organization of employers in the country believes it is best to leave decisions on wage increases, which have historically been implemented on a staggered basis, to the regional wage boards......»»
Employers’ group asks President Marcos: Veto P100 wage hike law
President Marcos should veto a proposed measure legislating a P100 daily across-the-board increase for the private sector as there is no way that small businesses can comply with the legislated wage hike, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) chairman Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said yesterday......»»
Employers buck legislated P100 wage hike
A Senate bill seeking a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers nationwide is facing opposition from employers who say this will hurt micro and small businesses and dampen investors’ appetite......»»
US-Phl relationship ‘at its best right now’
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Romualdez is urging the Philippine business community to rally behind President Marcos’ push for economic reforms that will enable the country to attract more foreign investments and compete with our strong neighbors in the region -- Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, who are all likewise trying to attract such investments......»»
Day 1 of voter’s registration attract over 7K in Central Visayas, nearly 89K across PH
Day 1 of voter’s registration attract over 7K in Central Visayas, nearly 89K across PH.....»»
Why attract foreign investors?
Do we really need to revise our Constitution to attract foreign investors? It will help. We have provisions in our current Constitution that deliver the message that foreign investors are not welcome......»»
PEZA, SMBC, RCBC partner to attract Japanese investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has partnered with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. in a bid to attract more investments from Japan......»»
Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report
The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»
Pinoy children unable to report online sex abuse – report
Fifty-five percent of children surveyed in the Philippines did not know how to report harmful content on social media, a report on online child sexual exploitation and abuse revealed......»»
Over 59,000 Indians acquired US citizenship in 2023, making up 6.7 pc of total new citizens: Report
Washington, DC [US], February 12 (ANI): Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, the annual progress report for 2023, released recently by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated. According to the official report, nearly 8.7 lakh foreign nationals became US citizens.....»»