HR isn't about being liked. It's about doing what's fair, even when it's difficult. This quote hit home. Image shared from social media. Original creator unknown If you've worked in HR long enough, you've probably heard these lines more times than you can count. Some are funny. Some are frustrating. And some make you wonder if people know what HR actually does. Let's clear the air. "Wala namang ginagawa ang HR." Kala n'yo lang. Most HR work happens behind the scenes—recruitme

As HR professionals, we sometimes encounter situations that test the limits of our authority—and sometimes, the most surprising lessons come from issues entirely outside the workplace. A question recently surfaced in an HR forum that illustrates this well. An HR practitioner shared that an ex-wife had contacted their department, seeking to file what she called an “ethics complaint” against her former spouse, who is an employee. The concern? He was allegedly not providing chil

What will HR do if you found out that the new hire is pregnant? Every few months, this question resurfaces in HR Facebook group/circles: “ Employee didn’t disclose she was pregnant. She’s almost due. Can we terminate her for deception?” Short answer? No. Longer answer? Also, no — and doing so may expose the company to serious legal risk. Let’s unpack this properly. Women Are Protected Under the Labor Code Even before the Magna Carta of Women or the Expanded Maternity Leave La

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.

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

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

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.

Picture Credits: LinkedIn/Gallup Job hunting is a process that requires patience, effort, and resilience. But sometimes, it feels less like an opportunity and more like an endurance test. I recently went through a hiring process that left me completely drained—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. The Never-Ending Interviews Like most job seekers, I was excited when I got the initial call. The company seemed promising, and I was eager to explore the opportunity.