<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The HR Carousel]]></title><description><![CDATA[HR Carousel]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:19:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/zh/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[True Story: How a Garmin Turned into My Biggest Headache]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garmin Forerunner 255. Yes, this person hated my smart watch. Back in 2023 , I finally ditched my Fitbit. That little tracker had made my life miserable during training and the Aquaman Aquathlon —yet Fitbit had the nerve to tag the whole fiasco as “sports” (hahaha, sure). I needed structure  and a watch that could actually accommodate my routine, including swimming. Sure, there’s the Garmin Vivoactive , but it didn’t track swimming properly. So I went for the Garmin Forerunner 255 —the...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/true-story-how-a-garmin-turned-into-my-biggest-headache</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a971c9f1929985ec96e3dc</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Blogger’s Desk]]></category><category><![CDATA[Office Life / Workplace Drama]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:50:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_1795c88367eb43bda4e12edf2c2448c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HR vs Applicant: Respect Candidate Time or Risk Your Company Brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media post in English and Filipino, questioning job seekers' patience, when it is her fault in the first place. Recently, a thread caught my attention. An HR Manager complained about candidate leaves the interview — while ironically, she was late on the hour she had set up (the interview). Jonathan Yabut even picked it up; I saw it in Twitter and now in the news. Talk about HR irony! It made me reflect on a fundamental lesson in recruitment: HR is the company’s first and most visible...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/hr-vs-applicant-respect-candidate-time-or-risk-your-company-brand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a96e7295f8968663549878</guid><category><![CDATA[Employer Branding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Talent Acqusition & Onboarding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recruitment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:37:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_bff45e2d27164f839aa8b8b8399aba78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Year-End Party Gone Wrong: An HR Perspective on Entitlement and Food Hoarding]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you feel if there is no food left for you? Inform HR? Year-end parties are meant to celebrate the team — food, drinks, and a little fun. But sometimes, even the simplest gesture, like ordering free food, reveals the true culture  of a workplace. This is one of those unforgettable moments I lived as an HRBP, where entitlement and “patay gutom” behavior turned a buffet into chaos. Before the actual party in the evening, at a BPO company somewhere in Metro Manila (if you’re reading...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/year-end-party-gone-wrong-an-hr-perspective-on-entitlement-and-food-hoarding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ff8f612cb2e7c18f1f3c7</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><category><![CDATA[From the Blogger’s Desk]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:41:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_b75cb0f4614f40fba7c5ad93227fd683~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Article 299 and the Day I Cried in a Hospital Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[When compliance, compassion, and HR collide — the story behind a disease-related separation no one sees. A patient at the hospital room I saw this thread today at a Facebook HR Group Forum: “Silent reader po ako rito. Marami rami rin ako natututunan.  May question po ako, may employee kami na halos 1 cut-off ng absent, hindi pa rin siya ini-issue-han ng fit to work kasi hindi pa rin siya magaling. Gusto na siyang tanggalin ng head niya kaso sabi ko bawal yun kasi health-related yung reason ng...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/article-299-and-the-day-i-cried-in-a-hospital-room</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a04ce60d06c79e3b957962</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:32:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_7fdc9a16aea14d3698a389c5ac9e6121~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Is Not Deception: A Reminder to the HR Practitioners in the HR Forums]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Law was...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/pregnancy-is-not-deception-a-reminder-to-the-hr-practitioners-in-the-hr-forums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991c025766c6b5d64999d7e</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Policies]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:55:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_87108c61bba54cc2928006e8a2dfbf2a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employee Cash Advances (aka Employee Loans): How to Handle Requests Professionally]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 approached the owner...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/employee-cash-advances-how-to-handle-requests-professionally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696c83df482610fa28960a43</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Policies]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_3feafaf4778a460f9317fc379d8e31a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Time Someone Addresses Trolls in HR Forums]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/high-time-someone-addresses-trolls-in-hr-forums</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697035117ec7696eebb79eb6</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Blogger’s Desk]]></category><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:46:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_17c8bc598bdc44f1a6750b9250926feb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confessions of an Accidental DPO: When HR Becomes the Data Privacy Superhero]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/confessions-of-an-accidental-dpo-when-hr-becomes-the-data-privacy-superhero</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6960fd4c6d2e4f0e09795418</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:07:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_bafe692be4c24dd1959a91151113d37d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resignations, Pinoy Style: The Art of Leaving Professionally]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 abruptly. Often,...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/resignations-pinoy-style-the-art-of-leaving-professionally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69634e1dcca849701e8d9928</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:39:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_7c3b0028ce294f6db3a43fa2bed88ead~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 社員がHRに相談し、リーダーシップが「プレイリスト」で解決した話]]></title><description><![CDATA[人事にも、「え、今それ？」って思う日があります。 2023年のある日を振り返って。コーヒーを飲みながら、思わず手が止まってしまうような、HRあるあるの瞬間でした。「え…これ、本当に起きてる？」 今となっては笑い話。当時は、ちょっとしたトラウマでした。 きっかけは、数名の社員がHRに相談に来たことでした。対立をエスカレートさせたいわけでも、懲戒を求めているわけでもありません。彼らが求めていたのは、「バランス」でした。 問題は、ある同僚が勤務時間中に歌うこと。 しかも――大きな声で。情熱的に。頻繁に。そして……音程は、正直言って微妙。 オフィスはオープンスペース。壁なし。ドアなし。音を吸収するものもなし。オープンオフィスでは、一人が歌えば、全員がその“コンサート”を聴くことになります。望んでいなくても。 HRは、HRらしく対応した（冷静に、敬意をもって） HRは、あるべき形で介入しました。 話の軸は「意図」ではなく「影響」。責めない。脅さない。「記録に残るぞ」的な圧もなし。共有スペースにおける影響、職場でのプロ意識、周囲への配慮について、率直に話しました。...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/ja/single-post/%E7%A4%BE%E5%93%A1%E3%81%8Chr%E3%81%AB%E7%9B%B8%E8%AB%87%E3%81%97%E3%80%81%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%81%8C%E3%80%8C%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%80%8D%E3%81%A7%E8%A7%A3%E6%B1%BA%E3%81%97%E3%81%9F%E8%A9%B1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696318d2cca849701e8d2672</guid><category><![CDATA[人事 / HR]]></category><category><![CDATA[社員関係 / 労務管理]]></category><category><![CDATA[職場文化]]></category><category><![CDATA[オープンオフィス / 職場環境]]></category><category><![CDATA[マネジメント / リーダーシップ]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:07:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_5c7ee7b464a34f4fabeb7e39f76b9be1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ When Employees Came to HR - and Leadership Solved It with a Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 was an open...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/when-employees-came-to-hr-and-leadership-solved-it-with-a-playlist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693e9d643557d3f0b4724a99</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:51:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_6bc0d0664c8947a8bc144430ff0cbe06~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reviving HR Carousel: Reflecting on My Blog Journey and Future Plans for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 human resources....]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/reviving-hr-carousel-reflecting-on-my-blog-journey-and-future-plans-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69550c41884b77c4de7492e2</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:14:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_8581c1dc209341dc9c6f9c7b64799041~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When a LinkedIn Badge Becomes an HR Topic (It Shouldn’t)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, not leading or...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/when-a-linkedin-badge-becomes-an-hr-topic-it-shouldn-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953c572a9159ec3c53e30a5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_85ac27cdb07841f3a0f0224156e9b024~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_712,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handling Workplace Infidelity: HR Forum Insights, Legal Boundaries, and Practical Guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Real-World Case I...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/handling-workplace-infidelity-hr-forum-insights-legal-boundaries-and-practical-guidance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6949320d28e5d08c9b6d83a4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_4f8352d91d6b4557b27280dec79eb58a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Of Cats, Dogs, and HR: Pets in Philippine Workplaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stress relief, morale, and team bonding: Why pets are becoming a key part of Philippine office culture and HR strategy]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/of-cats-dogs-and-hr-pets-in-philippine-workplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c0e235edaf5b3be2ada2e</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:32:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_b8a14d0472854277879e6285b6e3507f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s Taking Care of HR When HR Takes Care of Everyone? — A 2025 Reflection]]></title><description><![CDATA[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?]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/who-s-taking-care-of-hr-when-hr-takes-care-of-everyone-a-2025-reflection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693ac3340b27bc7cafcbedce</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:51:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_fae4d52dc41f418b88fabca10c004d6c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Overreliance on Psychometric Tests Can Cause You to Miss Top Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/why-overreliance-on-psychometric-tests-can-cause-you-to-miss-top-talent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f1cef02675ac1d2e0b6ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acqusition & Onboarding]]></category><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:28:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_f6eacf664d6446909ee2cfe3808b7782~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_735,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Justice Delayed Becomes Justice Denied: An HR Reflection]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/when-justice-delayed-becomes-justice-denied-an-hr-reflection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f1f5135662176f698a840</guid><category><![CDATA[HR Matters]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:02:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_bdc5b580d3b44aff8864280da615a34d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HR Carousel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How HR Can Truly Make a Difference in Workplace Safety: A Personal Reflection from the Cebu Earthquake]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 of us in HR...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/how-hr-can-truly-make-a-difference-in-workplace-safety-a-personal-reflection-from-the-cebu-earthqua</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68df85ad48d93e11849ef127</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b8f4f6_bd2b4d0e77b243619af4db1cc715c041~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_801,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Crucial HR Reminder: Always Provide Clear Status Updates to Job Applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[As HR practitioners, we hold significant responsibility in shaping the candidate's experience and employer's brand. Yet, a recurring...]]></description><link>https://joycealosbanos.wixsite.com/hrcarousel/single-post/the-crucial-hr-reminder-always-provide-clear-status-updates-to-job-applicants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68de27a9938dc83f53910ea6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:21:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joy Alosbaños</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>