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HR 2.0 On Facebook

December 7th, 2009

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If you are an HR practitioner, there is a need to crossed over so we can integrate web 2.0 tools in our field. This fan page is a good way to start.

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HR Policy On Use Of Social Media

October 26th, 2009

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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.

Sonnie Human Resources, Modern HR, Santos.PH Ask Sonnie

It’s supposed to be a season where job is a rare commodity, but I received a call from a headhunter requesting for my updated CV. Her client is a flourishing company, despite the present crisis, and in need of someone to head their HR dep’t. The budget is rather tempting, so before I put myself in a complex situation, I decided to politely pass the opportunity.

I have seen people change employers as often as they change their underwear, in the name of money. While this is not necessarily wrong, I am not comfortable with it for several reasons:

Ending Probationary Employment Without Termination Notice

January 22nd, 2009

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A Supreme Court (of the Philippines) jurisprudence suggest this.

For years, employers are on their toes to ensure that the sixth month of employment of probationary employees are monitored to ensure no unqualified proby employees will be regularized. Likewise, proper documentation is considered a must for the following:

Discussion of employment standards/expectation levelling
Job description
Performance appraisal
Employment contracts and
Observance of twin notice rule

This is to ensure the decision to end an employee’s probationary contract will not be construed as whimsical.

But a Supreme Court jurisprudence about a case of a supervisor who failed to qualify as a permanent employee is rather interesting.

On the 6th month, the Supervisor was not allowed to time in and as a result, he sued the company for illegally dismissing him. But the court says there is no termination or dismissal but rather an expiration of his 6 month probationary contract.