The Philippines’ IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry has been expanding in recent years. It aims to grow its workforce to 2.5 million by 2028. This underscores the need for innovative HR strategies to ensure the acquisition and retention of quality talent.With a firm
SocialBox.Biz, a social enterprise focused on digital inclusion and sustainability, is calling on companies to take action and reduce their carbon footprint as the world faces increasing environmental challenges.In light of the upcoming London Tech Week and Refugee Week, SocialBox.Biz is urging businesses to consider
Acumen Strategy Consultants (acumen.com.ph) has been helping in the transformation of companies among the Philippines’ Top 100 and multinationals in the last 22 years.Acumen’s consultancy services are customized and data-driven“I am not afraid of asking tough questions.”This is one of the guiding principles of Pauline
The Pag-IBIG Fund has approved an P815-million developmental loan to construct a total of 17 medium- to high-rise condominium buildings in San Mateo, Rizal under the government’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program. Once completed, the Juan Tahanan project will provide a total
Last Updated on: Announcing the 2024 K-FOOD Fair Lyon B2B, scheduled for June 12-13 at the InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu. This significant event will link Korean food exporters with European buyers, showcasing innovative Korean cuisine.The Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (aT) has revealed details about
PHILIPPINE STAR/KJ ROSALESManufacturing output climbed in April, fueled by seasonal demand rise and the growth in the production of food products, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday.Preliminary results of the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries showed that April factory output — as
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Labour has announced plans to permanently extend the mortgage guarantee scheme, initially introduced by the Conservatives in 2021 under then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak, if they win the upcoming general election.This scheme, designed to support low-deposit mortgages for first-time buyers, was recently extended until July
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Rachel Reeves, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, is under mounting pressure from her colleagues to consider raising capital gains tax (CGT) as part of an ambitious autumn budget designed to fund public services.With increases in income tax, national insurance, and VAT off the table, Reeves
As Overseas Filipinos (OFs) tirelessly work day in and out for their nearest and dearest, weathering the distance for months and years at a time, not only do they sacrifice merely for their families, but their home country.In expressing gratitude, BDO and SM launched Kabayan
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>A Scottish woman, Fiona Harvey, is suing Netflix for defamation, negligence, and privacy violations, claiming that the character Martha in the hit drama Baby Reindeer is based on her.Harvey’s lawsuit, filed in a California court, seeks over $170 million (£132 million) in damages,
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Businesses in the UK are planning to moderate both wage and price increases over the coming year, potentially paving the way for a reduction in interest rates this summer. This trend was highlighted in the Bank of England’s latest decision-maker panel survey.According to
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched a new code of conduct aimed at promoting ethical behaviour among business leaders, in an effort to restore public trust following several high-profile corporate scandals.Referred to as the “bosses’ union,” the IoD has created this guidance