39th Annual PMAP Awards
The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) is a professional, non-profit organization for the HR industry. The PMAP Awards Program was established in 1977 to recognize outstanding achievers within the industry with exceptional leadership and professionalism that sets them and their corporations apart. The awards are presented annually based on achievements within the year and are made possible by the PMAP Board of Trustees and Awards Committee. This year, the awards will be hosted [...]
Why You’re Failing at Recruiting Really Good Candidates
How many times has a recruiter uttered the words, “I’m looking for a really good candidate for this position?” It’s an interesting phrase for several reasons. First, no recruiter would ever say, “I’m looking for a mediocre candidate for this position.” Second, if every recruiter is looking for really good candidates, it’s safe to assume that actually finding them must be very difficult, simply given the competition. And third, really good candidates are very likely [...]
Leading by Example
In addition to being good in principle, leading by example also inspires loyalty and trust in your employees. In order to keep enthusiasm and goodwill among your team members, you need to do more than instruct, you need to lead. Below are a few ways you can lead by example and inspire your employees to succeed. Make a firm commitment to your team and purpose. Remind yourself why you started the journey and took on [...]
Talent Management Advice from 5 Experts in HR
The talent management advice below was taken from various online sources. Find the original articles by following the links after the tip. 1. If you’re an HR leader, nothing will make you look better than a talented HR team. Hire people who are at least your equal or preferable a little bit better. Too many B and C players will ruin your department and your leadership reptuation. - Paul Sohn, 30 Powerful Tips to Be [...]
The Death of the 40-Hour Workweek
We all know that working overtime is a reality in today’s business world—for many reasons, such as having too many tasks that need to get resolved and not enough time; peer pressure from seeing your colleagues stay late so you don’t want to be the one that leaves first; and the fear of being perceived as not being involved enough in the job. If the boss always works late, the employees often feel that they [...]