BoardRoom Discussions

Personal Social Responsibility

Sonnie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:58:11 +0000

3/15/2010 update: 5 of the 6 slots are taken March 29, 2010 8:00 AM at Great Wall Cars [open to the public] 1021 EDSA, Proj. 7, Quezon City This is a free event. To attend, please call the General Manager, Mr. Jed Chan, at 372-2078 to RSVP March 29, 2010 4:00 PM, Terasystems Inc. March 30, [...]

HR 2.0 [2]: Should HR Use Social Media and Blogs?

Sonnie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:07:03 +0000

We started the year with a series on HR 2.0, and we are attempting to establish whether the Human Resources Division can use web 2.0 applications in the performance of it’s duties. On our first issue, we defined what web 2.0 is, to bring all of us together in common understanding. As a review,web 2.0 consists [...]

Spiritual Intelligence As Management Tool?

Sonnie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:45:25 +0000

In a post about 5 months ago, I briefly discussed about spiritual intelligence. I got several inquiries from students and managers alike since then. So please allow me to re-post an article I wrote years ago. This is also my advocacy, I will release a mini e-book on the subject soon and expect more from me on [...]

Job Ad Humors

Sonnie — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:11:04 +0000

“PROFIT-SHARING PLAN:” Once it’s shared between the higher-ups, there won’t be a profit. “COMPETITIVE SALARY:” We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors. “JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY:” We have no time to train you; you’ll have to introduce yourself to your coworkers. “SALES POSITION REQUIRING MOTIVATED SELF-STARTER:” We’re not going to supply you with leads; there’s no base salary; you’ll wait [...]

HR 2.0 [1]: What is Web 2.0?

Sonnie — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:39:37 +0000

Dear friends and corporate people, as I shared in my personal blog, I will be active in writing again, and hopefully do some podcast and webcast along the way. And there is no better way to do it than start a blog series about HR 2.0. HR 2.0 talks about the 2 dimensions of HR transformation. [...]

Happy New Year!

Sonnie — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:33:49 +0000

Something to think about as we welcome 2010 Additional Reading:HR 2.0HR 2.0 [2]: Should HR Use Social Media and Blogs?Business PlanningInfluenza A(H1N1) BookletPurpose In Life Share and Enjoy:

HR Policy On Use Of Social Media

Sonnie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:18:53 +0000

This is the short version of my powerpoint presentation at the 3rd HR Philippines National Convention held at SMX Convention Center on Oct. 21-22, 2009. Additional Reading:DOLE Advisory 04: Guidelines of Influenza A(H1N1) Prevention And Control In The WorkplaceInfluenza A(H1N1) BookletHR 2.0 [1]: What is Web 2.0?HR 2.0Purpose In Life Share and Enjoy:

HR 2.0

Sonnie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:46:22 +0000

“It’s back in Manila!” The HR Philippines Convention will be coming to Manila again after the huge successful Convention in 2007 and in Davao in 2008 which attracted over 350 HR Professionals from leading companies. Join the hundreds of HR Professionals who participate in the Annual HR Philippines National Convention to enhance their core skills & competence and to [...]

2010 Philippine Holidays

Sonnie — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:06:11 +0000

Update: I understand that most people and companies are on planning mode, I hope the info below can be of great help. - Sonnie This early, the palace released 2010 Philippine National Holidays thru Proclamation 1841. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the early proclamation would benefit businessmen, who were conscious about the impact of holidays on workers’ productivity, [...]

Self Quarantine Rule [A(H1N1)]

Sonnie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:14 +0000

As an HR practitioner, this question is always asked of me in light of the spread and prevention of A(H1N1) influenza. what is your policy on self quarantine? is self quarantine necessary even employee is not sick? First, let’s define the objective, why do we need to have a quarantine policy? For sure, we don’t want to shut [...]