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Can your employees express their true selves at work?

It’s time to seriously put some thought into it. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are no longer optional for businesses. In fact, a recent study showed that 80% of employees wanted to work (and continue to work) for companies that valued DEI.

'Fatherhood forfeit' is now a thing. What does the phrase connote exactly? It’s all about caregiving fathers not being given due respect for their balancing act.

Here’s a universal truth: everyone needs motivation—whether it’s the newbie on your team or the veteran who has been with your organization for a while now. In fact, motivation can manifest in how engaged your teams are and can be reflective of the business’ health. A recent study has shown that highly engaged teams increase business profitability by 21%.

Every May 1st, we Filipinos kickstart the month with Labor Day festivities to honor the significant contributions of our laborers in the development of society. Said to be the only holiday in the PH calendar that was first proclaimed by workers for workers, let’s look at how it all began and what timeless lessons we can learn and apply to the present day.

With the often-grueling demands of the 21st-century workplace, passion alone won’t cut it, and neither can perseverance. In her bestselling book “Grit”, psychologist Angela Duckworth found that it’s grit (the combination of passion and perseverance) that becomes the significant predictor of success—and this applies to both individuals and organizations.

But first, what is grit?

Little by little – a little becomes a lot more than you think... 

Did you know that stress can cause a lot of negative impacts on your bottom line? This is why it’s even more crucial to create a harmonious environment for your employees in the workplace.  

This National Stress Awareness Month, it’s time to step back and focus on what matters: your employees’ mental health. 

What do your customers say about your brand when you’re not looking?

Often, too many businesses fall under the trap of overt focus on optimizing sales funnels but not so much on customer care or experience. The result: short-term business goals are achieved but long-lasting relationships—which often lead to repeat purchases from a loyal customer base—are not sustained.

Is your organization a multi-generational workplace? It’s time to get to know more about your people and what keeps them motivated!  

 But first, do you really know the difference between these generations working for your company?  

Do you ever wonder why collecting stickers to get a planner has become a bonafide hit? Or how leaderboards can be seen in almost every video game? It could be the dopamine talking, but it’s a scientifically proven fact that people love to repeat behaviors that yield positive effects.

The digital space is a colorful world tangled with various bits of information coming in at hyper speed. With this, it can be quite challenging to capture and sustain anyone’s attention, especially when you’re a new brand or an established one trying to launch a new product or service.

Have you noticed how some employees are more receptive to collaboration than others? Or how some can be more prone to stress, while others are more composed when big changes arise? It could be their personality talking. And it’s more than just introversion or extroversion.

When was the last time you really invested in your people? Research suggests that replacing employees is more expensive than you think. In fact, it could even be more than double the price of their current salaries.

In a strategic move to strengthen its commitment to elevating the overall experience of its clients, partner merchants, and consumers, Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services Philippines is now Pluxee. The spin-off from the Sodexo Group is a global initiative announced last year to give its gifting business a digital-first brand that reflects its
ambition to offer personalized, sustainable solutions to the evolving market.

By definition, consumer sales promotion is the process of persuading consumers to try a product or service. Sales promotions are usually conducted by companies as a tactical strategy or program to boost the sales of their product(s), as well as to gain a competitive advantage against direct and indirect competitors along the way.

As societies evolve, so do our ways of doing business. In the past, large companies were often very hierarchical, with hundreds – if not thousands – of people working together in the same place, at the same time. Times have changed, and today’s focus is very much on flexibility, with working patterns becoming increasingly catered to the needs of employees. In a competitive market for attracting and retaining 21st century talent, new trends in the workplace are emerging all the time. Here are four key trends that HR managers and SME leaders need to be aware of.