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Pinays in professional and technical jobs earn an average 8.5% less than men

Ces Oreña-Drilon
Updated as of Mar 20 05:39 PM

And yet a study says it is more profitable for companies to give the female labor force better opportunities. In Asia Pacific, an additional $4.5 trillion of additional annual GDP in 2025 could be achieved by giving women more opportunities.  Read more »

Facebook's 'Workplace' claims 2 million users

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 01 08:14 AM

"Workplace by Facebook" is an enterprise-oriented version of the social network that, instead of distracting workers, lets them connect and collaborate. Read more »

The benefits of innovation and creativity in the workplace

Huawei Philippines
Updated as of Feb 20 03:24 PM

An environment that encourages innovation can yield products or services that can enact great change, and set the standards for the future. There is a lesson to be learned on how a company took this lesson to heart. Read more »

Mga kompanya, pinaalalahanan sa drug policy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 15 09:12 PM

Nagpaalala ang Dangerous Drugs Board sa mga pribadong kompanya na may 10 empleyado o higit pa na magsagawa ng drug test at magbalangkas ng kanilang anti-drug abuse policy. Read more »

Google workers around the world protest its corporate culture

Jane Lanhee Lee and Angela Moon, Reuters
Posted at Nov 02 05:47 AM

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif./NEW YORK - Thousands of Google employees and contractors staged brief midday walkouts on Thursday at offices across Asia, Europe, and North America to protest sexism, racism, and unchecked executive power in their workplace. Read more »

'Companies should ensure workers' psychological well-being'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 12:26 AM

Mental health advocates are urging companies worldwide to create sustainable programs that would boost well-being of employees in the workplace.  Read more »

Survey: Gender equality in workplace could add $40 billion to PH GDP by 2025

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 09:10 PM

While the Philippines leads the Asia-Pacific region in terms of gender equality in the workplace, there are still areas to improve for the country. Read more »

Millennials want 'wellness' in workplace: Colliers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 22 06:39 PM

Young professionals want more comfort and flexibility in the workplace. They also look for wellness, good air quality, natural light and food options. Read more »

5 ways millennials can increase workplace productivity

Bear Brand Adult Plus
Updated as of Dec 22 03:43 PM

Here are 5 ways millennials caught in a work slump can increase productivity in the workplace. Read more »

Panthers owner to sell team amid misconduct allegations

Reuters
Posted at Dec 18 10:11 AM

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced on Sunday he will sell the team, hours after the National Football League said it had taken over an investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct by the owner. Read more »

Workplace harassment blights industries across the board

Jennie Matthew, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 26 08:20 AM

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a global scourge. From sport to cuisine, from fashion to finance, here is a round-up of industries in the United States dogged by revelations in the wake of Harvey Weinstein's disgrace.   Read more »

Facebook rolls out Workplace for businesses

Alex Villafania, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 03:04 AM

Social media giant Facebook is taking social media to a more professional level with the introduction of a beta-version of its Workplace service. Read more »