On Performance Appraisal, Promotion and Office Politics

Performance appraisal and promotion are important aspects of any organization’s HR processes. These processes help identify high performers and provide them with growth opportunities, while also addressing any performance issues. However, when it comes to promotions, there is often a perception that politics play a role, leading to undeserving employees being promoted over high performers.…

Training as Retention Strategy

As a training consultant, I notice a steady increase in companies inquiring about training with the intention of motivating employees to stay.  Sometimes this is the only reason for the training. When we ask them what their learning objectives are, they have no specific answer except we want the employees to appreciate that management takes…

The Urgency of Retraining Your Company Managers and Supervisors for Today’s Workers in the Philippines

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, it is crucial for companies in the Philippines to retrain their managers and supervisors to effectively lead and manage their teams, particularly when managing a workforce that is increasingly composed of Generation Z employees. Gen Z workers have different expectations and values compared to their Gen X and Millennial…