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The Manila Times – Hiring in the Philippines is a Numbers Game

September 10, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

I am over the moon in having my article published at The Manila Times. Thank you to Benedict Carandang at First Circle for this opportunity! Please support by clicking the link! ❤️——————-THE MANILA TIMES – HIRING IN THE PHILIPPINES IS A NUMBERS GAMEby Tina Khoe Ang Recruitment in the Philippines contains challenges not found anywhere […]

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HR Talk: Top 17 Questions About Resignations Answered

July 26, 2021.Reading time 51 minutes.

It must be the rainy season but I’ve noticed a surprisingly uptick of people resigning from their jobs despite the pandemic. Chances are, people most likely resign because they’ve already received their 13th month pay and annual bonuses. Sometimes, it’s just to try something new. Even I had some loyal employees resign despite my best […]

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Labor in the Philippines: You Get What You Pay For

October 13, 2014.Reading time 13 minutes.

I realized that you always get what you pay for. This month, my business is looking for a junior administrative officer. The minimum wage is Php 466/day or Php 12,200/month (that’s USD 285 for 26 working days).  I’m willing to pay up to Php 13,500, which is already slightly higher than minimum wage. And boy, did […]

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