Human Resources

10 Ways to Retain Good Employees in Small Businesses

Good employees now prioritize flexibility, mental well‑being, not just salary. Retention is cheaper than recruitment; replacing one employee can cost up to 50% of their annual salary. Small...

How to Train Your Sari‑Sari Store Staff (Family or Hired)

Training your staff is the only way your sari‑sari store can operate smoothly even when you’re not around. Store workers must be skilled...

How to Motivate Carinderia Staff Without Raising Payroll

Motivated staff create faster service, better food quality, and stronger suki loyalty. You don’t need a higher payroll—just better leadership, fairness, and communication. ...

7 Carinderia Staff Roles Explained

A carinderia may look simple from the outside, but behind every plate of adobo or sinigang is a small, fast-moving team that keeps the...

How to Compute Employee Benefits Like 13th Month, Overtime and Holiday Pay

Summary Correct payroll computation protects your business from DOLE complaints and costly back pay. 13th Month Pay, Overtime, Holiday Pay, and Night Differential follow...

Kusina at Pamilya: A Guide to Managing Relatives Working in a Carinderia

In the Philippines, a carinderia is rarely just a business. It is a family’s lifeline — a shared source of income, food, and pride....

Philippine Employer’s Guide to Mandatory Government Contributions

The Philippine government has fully implemented the scheduled increases for mandatory contributions under several key laws. For employers, staying compliant is not just a...
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Understanding 13th Month Pay in the Philippines

In the Philippines, a 13th month pay is a mandatory benefit granted to employees under Presidential Decree No. 851. It is an additional month's...

10 Easy Ways to Check If Employers Remit Your SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Contributions

Are you unsure if your employer is consistently and accurately remitting your Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, or SSS contributions withheld from your salary? While we expect...

New PhilHealth Contribution Table [2026]

Health benefits for employees of Philippine businesses are typically covered by the government's PhilHealth program. PhilHealth provides financial assistance for hospitalization, medicines, and other...

5 Things Every SSS Member Needs to Know

Being an SSS member does not only provide retirement pension after completing the minimum required contributions. It also offers benefits such as sickness, disability,...
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