Due recognition
The suspension of face-to-face classes in several areas for National Teachers’ Day deserves support, but celebration alone is inadequate. Teachers deserve recognition that extends beyond October 5. Public gratitude must be matched by concrete...
After the flag comes down
Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape was chosen to carry the Philippine flag at the Asian Games closing ceremony in Nagoya. I welcome that honor and the country’s strongest total medal haul in six decades. But...
Steadying the Ship: How to address inconsistent employee performance
“One week they’re our top performer – the next, deadlines are missed and quality slips.”
If you’ve managed a team for any length of time, you’ve likely faced this frustrating scenario. Inconsistent performance can disrupt...
The one thing we cannot afford to lose
WE live in an age that celebrates multitasking. The busier a person is, the more important he appears. Calendars are packed, phones never stop buzzing, and the to-do list grows faster than it shrinks....
Consider the effects
On August 25, Malacañang said it was open to proposals to ban platforms such as Facebook over online harms. I find the prospect of a nationwide Facebook ban quite troubling. Ordinary Filipinos should not...
More than a checklist: Why employee evaluation is critical to organizational success
When asked about employee evaluations, many people picture annual meetings filled with awkward silences, generic feedback, and discussions focused solely on pay raises. But when done well, employee evaluation is far more than a...