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?

There is nothing wrong with using Psychological Tests as part of the recruitment cycle. Overreliance to the point of missing qualified candidates because they failed it is another matter.

What if you encounter an application who was wrongfully terminated, used a civil suit (that did not prosper) to prevent an NLRC complaint and did not recover psychologically after that? This is a reflection of an HR practitioner who interviewed this applicant.

A sample Message to all Employee during the 6.9 Cebu Earthquake where Employee Safety was severely compromised (Credits: @itsme_chadieee) The 6.9 earthquake that shook Cebu recently revealed just how fragile workplace safety can be when it's not given the attention it deserves. Several BPOs pushed their teams to keep working even as aftershocks rattled the buildings and concerns for structural safety mounted. This experience was a wake-up call for all of us, especially those

As HR practitioners, we hold significant responsibility in shaping the candidate's experience and employer's brand. Yet, a recurring...

Discover how culturally sensitive HR strategies improve collaboration and retention in multicultural workplaces.