Promoting Diversity in Philippine HR
The Philippine office scene may not seem too diverse to an outsider looking in, but there are multiple forms of diversity that HR teams need to be aware of--and promote. Promoting diversity in the Philippine workforce will benefit everyone as our teams become more accepting, innovative, and dynamic. Different types of diversity In the Philippines, we have a healthy office mix of male and female representatives in the workplace. HR teams should pay attention to gender [...]
How to stay productive when nothing goes your way
We've all been there; noisy colleagues, crying kids, and slow Internet are all unplanned problems that can pop up during the day to break your productivity. Here are a few tips to help you stay productive when nothing seems to be going your way. Noisy kids or coworkers When you have to deal with disruptive people around you, there are a few things you can try. Letting them know you're focusing on something will usually [...]
Account management vs project management
Have you ever wondered what the difference between account management and project management is? Understanding what makes each role unique will help you hire the right person and avoid hiring mistakes. Account management When you're in charge of account management, you typically interacting with clients. This is a client-facing role that's done via email, on the phone, or during in-person meetings. Account management typically means you're good at upselling clients, and ensuring the team delivers [...]
5 Meeting types and which one is right for you
There are multiple different meeting types that range from the bizarre to the creative. We cover 5 common ones today and help you determine which are right for you and your team. In-office meeting This is the most common type of meeting. You have your team seated at a table in the office, perhaps in a special meeting or conference room, and you get through the agenda quickly and efficiently. The pros of this meeting [...]
Lunch meetings: Are they a good idea?
Lunch meetings are a fairly popular casual meeting plan, but is that a good thing? If you're hosting the meeting, it's customary for you to provide lunch (especially if it's a mandatory meeting). Lunch meetings can get expensive if you have them regularly and invite entire teams out, but they can also be beneficial to team building and the company culture. Here are a few things you should consider before calling a lunch meeting. To [...]