What are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)?
The inclusion gap 83% vs 59% Employees who say their ERG is effective are far more likely to feel included at work: 83%, compared with 59% for employees who rate their ERG ineffective, according to McKinsey research involving almost 25,000 employees. For HR leaders, employer branding teams and people managers, ERGs can be one of […]
8 Ways to Have a Fair Process for Promotions
Promotion fairness is a workplace trust issue in the Philippines. In typical Philippine workplaces, 77.9% of employees believe promotions go to those who best deserve them, while 75.6% say managers avoid playing favorites. Employers can build trust by making criteria clear, broadening access to development and providing constructive feedback after decisions. The concern is broader […]
Breaking Down Hierarchies and Nurturing Psychological Safety in Philippine Workplaces
In Filipino homes, respect has a choreography. Walk into a Manila office and the choreography continues: even in multinationals with flatter org charts, senior colleagues are still “sir” and “ma’am.” There is even a number for this. The Philippines scores 94 on the Power Distance Index, according to consulting firm Human Capital Realization, meaning Filipinos […]
How Great Companies Ensure Every Employee Gets Their Fair Share
In the diverse workplace cultures of the ASEAN and ANZ regions, ensuring that every employee feels they are getting their “fair share” goes beyond just fair pay and benefits. Employees in these regions expect to participate in the company’s success in meaningful ways, including career growth, transparency, and community impact. Leaders who focus solely on […]
6 Key Characteristics of an Employer of Choice
The recent years have been marked by geopolitical uncertainties, the AI revolution and sustainability as a growing business imperative, just to name a few. Businesses have had to quickly pivot and change operating models to adapt to external pressures. In addition, changing workforce demographics – with a growing older workforce coupled with a large proportion […]
How Neurodivergent Masking Drives Employee Burnout: Key Insights and Solutions
The landscape of neurodivergence in the workplace is evolving and as businesses strive to foster inclusive environments, the unique needs of neurodivergent employees—those with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences—are gaining much-needed attention. However, the journey towards inclusivity is far from complete, with significant challenges still to be addressed. Estimates suggest […]
5 Ways To Address Employee Burnout
With Mental Health Awareness Week from May 13-19, the spotlight once again turns towards the pervasive issue of employee burnout in the workplace. In a world where the demands of professional life often clash with the necessity for personal well-being, organizations are increasingly recognizing the urgent need to foster environments that prioritize mental health. From […]
Mother’s Day Special: A Tribute to Working Mothers
“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” – Barbara Kingsolver Motherhood is an honor and an irreplaceable role. It is the most intrinsic chapter of a woman’s life, one that doesn’t require education to fall gracefully into. The instincts come naturally to women, brought about by the overflowing of love for the […]
Best Workplaces™ have Consistent Positive Experience FOR ALL™
A key difference between Philippines Best Workplaces™ and the Rest is a For All™ culture where employees, regardless of their demographic profile, experience a high-trust and high-performance workplace culture. This becomes evident when we analyze the Trust Index™ survey results by managerial level demographic group. In the GPTW statement scores, employees across all managerial levels amongst Philippines Best Workplaces™ report […]
Great Workplaces™ are Better Together – Ingram Micro Philippines
Operational Continuity The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the entire world to a standstill. The unprecedented turn of events has resulted in restriction of movement around the globe, in a bid to flatten the curve and slow the spread of the disease. This had a domino effect on all industries, however much like most of the essential occupations in this time of crisis, the […]