You know You're in HR when...

     

You Know You Are in HR
When everyone in the office hates you for enforcing organisational policy. 
     -Guest Bola
     
You Know You Are in HR
When you have to tell a female employee what dress is acceptable and what not and when you have to use your social experience to judge if the female I am hiring is pregnant or not 
     -akankshapb
     
You Know You're in HR When....
When your boss tells you all of his plans and visions and asks you to implement them asap and with little help from him, if none at all... When
you feel that you do not have the right to be cranky or irritated or disappointed because if you do, where will they go to unload their baggages?... When you know you have to fit into a small budget just to get
an activity done for the employees... When you feel you want to go absent for a whole day without texting or emailing anyone from the office... When you SUDDENLY, OUT OF THE BLUE, you felt good because someone came to you and said, "HR, you're so good at scouting good venues for teambuilding activities," which you thought was impossible to hear! When after an activity you ask people if they have any concerns or violent reactions and
they say none but afterwards they talk behind your back... When everyone else in the room suddenly becomes agitated when you pass by - because they are either watching movies on YouTube or playing games... 
     -Guest Onesimus
     
You know you are in HR...
...when the President of the company tells you to improve morale and work on ways to create a more positive environment and then he turns around and publicly reprimands several employees; ...when employees come into your office to complain that a co-worker stole their staples; ...when you're told by senior management that we "can't be held hostage" to labor laws; ...when you hear that the President of the company said, "I know I'm not supposed to ask this but...", while interviewing a candidate; ...when a department manager asks for your advice on how to deal with a problem employee and then does the exact opposite; ...when you can't say, "I told you so" when a problem arises or a hiring decision goes wrong. (and all of that is just a typical Monday) 
     -Guest KJO
     
You know you are in HR when...
You are searching for a FAQ about HR laws to make a presentation for managers who conduct hiring in your organization and don't know anything about HR laws. 
     -Guest Samira
     
You Know You're in Benefits When...
,,,your fellow church choir members internally roll their eyes when you put one more anonymous employee on the prayer list for: terminal illness, FMLA issues with elderly parents, newborns in intensive care, struggles navigating the health care system, torn between sympathy for sick subordinates and having to get the work done, furlough and layoff worries. 
     -Guest Cat
     
You Know You're in HR When......
When you can't afford to be late to work because, if you do, it will send the wrong signals to the employees. 
     -Guest shiko
     
You Actually Desire to Meet Super Angel
HR is the only person to help you out with every problem. A good HR will surely help you out, and instead of giving you a suggestion, help you to explore it out on your own. 
     -Guest Arti
     
You know you're in HR when...
Your boss tells you he doesn't want you to sit in on an interview in case he says something illegal. 
     -Guest Erin
     
You know you're in HR when...
You know you're in HR when you are laughing out loud at all of these responses. I can't wait to share. You know you are in HR when the president of the company tells you he doesn't agree with the stated employment laws. 
     -Guest Erin
     
You Know You're in HR...
When you get to receive an invitation from the NLRC for allegedly terminating an employee, when you don't even know when it actually happened.

     -Guest HRP
     
You know you're in HR when...
You stop getting invited to informal outside activities, e.g., drinks, bachelor/bachelorette parties--even bowling. 
     -Guest Diedre
     

CEO of Me, Inc.

De La Salle University, Manila --- Mr. Ernie Cecilia, FPM, President and CEO of EC Business Solutions and Career Center has shared about Personal Branding “CEO of Me, Inc”.  The message is simple yet it created an impact to the audience.  It is true that Personal branding is very important to individuals. As soon as you know your talent, skills, abilities and competencies—it’s easier to sell of what you believe in.    Personal Branding is you are a PRO in your industry—an EXPERT in your field, it has something to do of making an image that gives you an advantage. You are characteristically a master of your own niche.

Before anything else, I would like to share these questions before making your own personal branding:

1. What are your strengths?
2. What are you truly good at?
3. What are you passionate about?
4. What value can you contribute?
5. What does success mean to you?
6. What do I like to accomplish in your life?
7. What are you already know for?
8. How do you want to be remembered?
9. What do you want your legacy will be?
10. What is your target market or audience?
11. How can you satisfy the needs of your market or audience better than others?

The above question must be honestly answered and to be effective in building your personal brand you must:

RETHINK YOUR CAREER	Take holistic view of yourself as a person, a value contributor, and a marketer of some competencies.
LEARN FROM BIG BRANDS	Learn how big brands distinguish themselves from the rest of competition.
SUBSTANCE AND STYLE	Try to make a connection with your audience in a way that grabs their attention and interest
BE CONSISTENT	Focus on a few key messages. Don’t aspire to be everything for everybody.
BE AUTHENTIC	Know yourself better. Be honest about who and what you are.
MANAGE YOUR NETWORK	What you say is one thing. What others say of you is another thing. Manage your circle of influence to your advantage.
BE MORE VISIBLE	Join reputable organizations.
LEARN TO INFLUENCE	Use your own power and that of your organization and network.
GUARD  YOUR REPUTATION	Guard your reputation at all times
KEEP INFORMATION CURRENT	Update your information often to reflect more current events about you.
TREAT BRANDING AS YOUR INVESTMENT	Spend time, money and effort in order to bring out the best brand you can make of yourself.

As individual begin to see your name and become aware of the benefit and knowledge that you offer, before you know it thousands of people will not only know who you are but they will begin to seek out your services and expertise. They will identify with your brand which is YOU.  

Have you identified your personal branding? If YES, good for you! I will be glad to hear from you. If NOT YET, find a mentor whom you can share your life with so that he may guide you to a right path.

  “Regardless of age, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are the CEO’s of our own companies, Me, Inc. You’re not defined by your job title. You’re not confined by your job description”. Tom Peters

October 25, 2010 as Non-Working Holiday

Philippines--- President Benigno S. Aquino III has been declared October 25, 2010 as Non-Working Holiday all throughout the Country for local elections of Barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan (SK) under Proclamation No. 48


While, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued the guidelines (Circular 01, series of 2004) for computing holiday pay/premium.

Special days such as Special Non-Working Day, Special Public Holiday, Special National Holiday:

1. If unworked

* No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on special days even if unworked.

2. If worked (1st 8 hours – plus 30% of the daily rate of 100%; excess of 8 hours – plus 30% of hourly rate on said day)

3. Falling on the employee’s rest day and if worked (1st 8 hours – plus 50% of the daily rate of 100%; excess of 8 hours – plus 30% of hourly rate on said day)

Special working holidays:

For work performed, an employee is entitled only to his basic rate. No premium pay is required since work performed on said days is considered work on ordinary working days.

Lifestyle Changes

Makati City, Philippines— Several HR Practitioners and Representative from different companies have attended Nutrition, Health and Wellness Workshop 2010 of Nestle Philippines in Rockwell Makati City. Dynamic Speakers have spoken and shared about Nutrition, Health and Wellness. Few questions I asked myself that time if “I am living life well?” and “Do I have a personal wellness program?” I admittedly tell everyone that I have a poor orientation about nutrition and health.

According to the HR Corporate for Wellness of Nestle Philippines, Wellness is not achieved overnight, it entails change in lifestyle. It usually takes 3 months to see lifestyle change. It’s hard for those who are not serious but it will eventually benefit them if they have undergone right orientation and program.

FORMULA FOR LIFESTYLE CHANGES (from Prof. Hercules Callanta, MS)

FREQUENCY	Exercise at least twice a week
INTENSITY	Moderation
TIME	At least 30 Minutes to 1 hour walking or jogging
TYPE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Exercise, Dance, Lifestyle Activities, Sports, Games and Work

The workshop has two components: Personal Wellness and Group Wellness. Personal Wellness is a quick course on how to take care of one to be able to take care of others. The second part is on Wellness program action planning for the group or company. Here are the objectives in conducting an Employee Wellness Program:

1. Increase Productivity

2. Reduce Healthcare Cost

3. Change in Lifestyle

4. Become Nutrition, Health and Wellness Representative

A licensed Nutritionist, Ms. Marjorie Cahinhinan allowed me to take 1800 calories  per day, maintain a balance diet (3 ½ cups Go Foods- Rice, Bread, Corn etc, 3 ½ cups Glow Foods- Vegetable and Fruits, 4 pcs of Grow Foods-Meat, Beans, Eggs etc and 5 tsp sugar and 6 tsp fat/oil), exercise at least 30 minutes to 1 hour jogging or walking a day. Whew, this is the cause of my wellness activity program. J

For those who would like to gain or lose weight, I suggest to consult an expert before taking a hard hard hard physical activities and diet. Now, I am assigned to conduct an Employee Wellness Program Activity in our Company.