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HR’s Real Scorecard: Managing Labor Cost, Not Just People
Let’s be honest. HR isn’t judged by how fun our events are or how colorful our dashboards look. It’s judged by how well we control labor...

Brew Baritugo
Oct 9


Dissecting Del Monte: An HR Case on Crisis and Turnaround
Del Monte has reached a critical moment in its long history. Its U.S. arm has filed for Chapter 11 and entered a court-supervised sale...

Brew Baritugo
Sep 23


The ”Keep Call Centers in America Act": Economic Stakes for Global Service Leaders
The U.S. “Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025” is framed as a job-protection measure. On paper, it’s about disclosure and penalties....

Brew Baritugo
Aug 24


Cognitive Time Under Tension: What Weightlifting Can Teach Us About Learning in the Age of AI
In the gym, time under tension is how long a muscle stays under load before you rack the weight. In the office, there’s a similar concept...

Brew Baritugo
Aug 9


Gen Z and Millennials Are Walking Away from Management. Should We Be Worried?
You’ve probably seen the stat by now: 75 percent of Gen Z workers don’t want to be managers. At first glance, it looks like a crisis....

Brew Baritugo
May 14


Turning Collective Bargaining into Collective Progress: A Fresh Take on Labor Negotiations in the Philippines
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) often come with a reputation: tense meetings, drawn out negotiations, and the looming threat of...

Brew Baritugo
Mar 29


AI is Revolutionizing HR—But What About Organizations Stuck in the Past?
AI is redefining how businesses manage people. From AI-enhanced recruitment and predictive analytics to automated performance management,...

Brew Baritugo
Mar 21


Work - Life Balance is a Myth: So Stop Chasing it Like a Lost Sock
Work-life balance. The corporate unicorn. The holy grail of modern employment. The thing you swear you’ll achieve once you’re done...

Brew Baritugo
Feb 23


Does Industry Experience Matter When Hiring an HR Leader?
The debate over whether companies should hire an HR leader from the same industry or look beyond traditional boundaries is a longstanding...

Brew Baritugo
Feb 23


Preparing for the Future of Jobs: How HR Can Lead the Way
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 provides a sobering yet optimistic view of the evolving global workforce. By 2030,...

Brew Baritugo
Jan 18


Revolutionizing Manufacturing Through People-First HR Innovation
The manufacturing industry, long rooted in tradition, is undergoing a significant transformation driven by Human Resources. Once focused...

Brew Baritugo
Dec 3, 2024


How to Build a Talent Pipeline: A Strategic Guide
The talent paradox: entry-level roles are brimming with eager applicants, but as the demands of your roles become more complex, the pool...

Brew Baritugo
Dec 3, 2024


The True Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health has become one of the most talked-about topics in today's workplace, but let’s be honest: it’s often discussed in a...

Brew Baritugo
Oct 20, 2024


Revolutionizing Talent Development: The Frameworks Leading Companies Are Using Today
Photo from Disprz.ai In a rapidly changing world where the only constant is change, talent development has become more critical than...

Brew Baritugo
Sep 1, 2024


Bridging the Gap: Preparing Underserved Filipino Communities for a Technology-Driven HR Landscape
In a world where technology is rapidly transforming the workplace, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the digital...

Brew Baritugo
Aug 5, 2024


The Skills-Based Revolution: How Skills-Based Hiring is Redefining Talent and Organizational Development
In a world where the nature of work is shifting faster than ever, the latest trend in talent and organizational development—skills-based...

Brew Baritugo
Jul 29, 2024


The Evolution of HR Operations: Harnessing AI for a Transformative Future
Image courtesy of Hacking HR on LinkedIn. In the dynamic world of human resources, the evolution from manual processes to digital...

Brew Baritugo
Jul 21, 2024


The Employee Experience Mindset: A Strategic Imperative for HR and Organizational Success
In the competitive landscape of today’s business world, organizations that fail to prioritize employee experience (EX) risk falling...

Brew Baritugo
Jul 21, 2024
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