Manila Recruitment News Updates

When leading a Filipino team, understanding the local management style can significantly shape success. Filipino management emphasizes deep respect for hierarchy, strong community ties, and a preference for interpersonal harmony. That means being flexible, approachable, attuned, and receptive to the emotional dynamics of the workplace. To lead effectively, you need… Read more »

The first 90 days of a new hire’s journey are critical. A strong onboarding process sets clear expectations, provides support, and helps new employees find their place in the team. When done correctly, onboarding can make a good first impression about your company. For HR managers like yourself, this period… Read more »

As businesses seek faster and more innovative ways to attract top talent, recruitment automation is revolutionizing and reshaping the hiring landscape. Automating recruitment is a hiring solution that offers time-saving features and supports continuous advancements in technology.       Given its capabilities, improving the quality of hires, reducing bias, and making… Read more »

Finding the right people means bringing in the skills your business needs to grow. However, recruitment can quickly become inefficient, inconsistent, and costly without a clear plan. One way to stay on track is by following a hiring funnel—a roadmap that breaks down the recruitment process into clear and actionable… Read more »

A strong company culture can’t thrive on guesswork alone. That’s where an employee handbook steps in—it serves as your business blueprint operational playbook and your team’s go-to guide for workplace policies and expectations. In the Philippines, where labor laws are clear but easy to overlook, a well-crafted handbook is a… Read more »

If the lights suddenly went out in your office, you’d act fast to fix the problem—so why hesitate when an employee’s mental health is at risk? For years, mental wellness lingered quietly in the background of workplace conversations, but today, it’s taking center stage. With more employees facing stress, anxiety,… Read more »

One of the most critical steps in building a strong business is finding people who truly fit your company, and the work probation period plays a key role in confirming that.  However, Philippine companies don’t see it as a casual “trial run.” It’s a legally protected stage of employment with… Read more »

Timely payroll dispersal is a fundamental employer responsibility. But suppose one of your team members were under investigation for misconduct, or your payroll system suddenly glitched the night before payday. Situations like these could make you ask: Is it legal to hold an employee’s salary in the Philippines? While some… Read more »