Cash Advance Form Handling employee cash advances  may seem simple, but without clear rules, it can quickly become a source of stress for HR and management. While the intention is to help employees in need, ad-hoc requests—especially after hours—can disrupt operations and create inconsistencies. Here’s a scenario many HR professionals face: In our company, there was no cash advance policy at all —everything was previously settled during payroll. Recently, one employee approa

Some “experts” online twist laws, pretend employees can skip SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG, and bully HR pros for giving the truth—if you want real answers, talk to someone who’s actually been there: it’s me.

You think being in HR is just recruitment, payroll, and handling the occasional office drama? Hala, think again. Welcome to the world where HR suddenly becomes the default Data Privacy Officer (DPO) — walang cape, walang fanfare, pero lahat ng personal info ng employees at applicants ay nasa kamay mo.

Subtle but clear: a resignation delivered to HR, marking the start of a smooth transition. Resignations are more than just a paperwork exercise—they are moments of transition, reflection, and strategy. In a Filipino office, resigning carries a unique rhythm: a balance of tact, relationships, timing, and legality. Here’s how it often unfolds, with lessons for HR professionals, management, and employees alike. The Subtle Hint Filipino employees rarely announce their departure a

We in HR have those days - as in seriously. Flashback to 2023. One of those moments in HR where you pause mid–coffee sip and think: “Okay… this is really happening.” Funny now. Mildly traumatic then. It started when several employees came to HR—not to escalate conflict, not to demand disciplinary action—but to ask for balance. Their concern? A colleague who sang during work hours. Loudly. Enthusiastically. Frequently. And… not exactly on key. This mattered because the office

Reactivating a blog after a long pause is never easy. It means returning to a space that once held your ideas, opinions, and experiences—and deciding that it still matters. For me, reviving The HR Carousel  was more than restarting a website. It was about reclaiming a space where honest HR conversations could happen—without filters, polish, or performative expertise. Over the past months, I’ve written and published a significant number of posts covering different facets of hu

When you are a bystander in a conversation about LinkedIn employee status. The 2023 Moment Full disclosure:  this really happened, and I still remember it clearly. To protect privacy, the company will remain unnamed, but the scenario is very real. A senior manager called an employee for a conversation—not about performance, conduct, or engagement—but about the employee’s LinkedIn profile photo . The employee had an “Open to Work” frame. I was present as HR, quietly observing,

Two colleagues engaging in a discreet conversation in the office, highlighting the complexities of workplace relationships. A recent HR forum asked: “How should HR handle situations where a workplace relationship involves a married employee and a manager, and what support or action is appropriate?” These cases can quickly become a major issue—or even an HR nightmare . HR must balance employee privacy, workplace safety, and legal compliance , without passing moral judgment. A

Stress relief, morale, and team bonding: Why pets are becoming a key part of Philippine office culture and HR strategy

A 2025 reflection from an HR consultant on burnout, imposter syndrome, and the often-overlooked personal needs of HR professionals, sharing real experiences and practical coping strategies—from swimming, running, and community work to moderating an international livestream community and continuous learning—to ask: who supports HR when HR supports everyone?