Events

Month: July 2026

Beyond the 100-Application Approach: Smarter Ways to Job Search in 2026

Article Highlights Applying to more jobs isn’t always better; targeted applications produce stronger results.   Landing interviews matters more than simply increasing application volume.   Tailoring ...

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ASEAN at the Pivot: What the Ikhlas Capital Conference Revealed About Geopolitics, Capital, and AI 

The Ikhlas Capital Annual Conference in Makati offered more than a set of panel discussions. It presented a coherent regional ...

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Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Staffing Doesn’t Work Anymore — And What Tailored Solutions Look Like

There was a time when hiring meant posting a job ad and picking the candidate who looked good ...

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Beyond Resilience: Building Philippine National Competitiveness

Insights from AmCham Philippines’ “Building Resilient Economies” Forum with Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala Last July 15, I ...

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How Executive Recruiters Find Top Talent — And How to Get on Their Radar

Article Highlights Executive leadership roles are often filled through confidential searches rather than public job postings.   Building a ...

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CADY Awards 2026: A Night Where Art, Fashion, and Excellence Took Center Stage

The Kawayan Ballroom at The Alpha Suites Makati came alive with creativity, achievement, and recognition as employees, leaders, ...

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Beyond the Title: Discovering Leadership Through People, Purpose, and Perspective

Even as a child, I often found myself standing in front of the classroom rather than quietly sitting ...

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RPO Explained: A Simple Guide for HR and Business Leaders

Article Highlights  RPO providers manage and optimize the hiring process, not just fill open positions.   Outsourcing recruitment can improve hiring ...

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Powering the Future: Why Energy Security Will Define the Success of the Luzon Economic Corridor

One of the recurring themes in many business forums this year has been the Philippines’ ambition to become ...

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Inside JCLI: How a 90-Day Program Prepares the Philippines’ Next Generation of Leaders

Article Highlights Strong individual contributors often need structured support to succeed in leadership roles.   Effective management requires a ...

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MBC GMM 2026: Reflecting on 2025 Achievements and Looking Ahead

The Makati Business Club (MBC) held its annual General Membership Meeting (GMM) on July 9, 2026, at the ...

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AI in Recruitment: Where It Helps and Where Human Judgment Still Wins

Article Highlights: AI is highly effective at automating repetitive hiring tasks such as resume screening, matching qualifications, and ...

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Success Beyond the Finish Line

TL;DR Session 6 of the John Clements Mid-Level Managers Program used the 1996 Mount Everest disaster as a ...

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Workplace Relationships: Key Leadership Lessons from an HBS Case Study

Workplace relationships can be rewarding, but they also introduce challenges that require professionalism, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment. ...

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What a Recruitment Consultancy Actually Does (And Why More PH Companies are Partnering With One)

Article Highlights Hiring has become more complex, making strategic talent acquisition a competitive business advantage.   Effective hiring starts ...

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AI at Scale: Five Leadership Lessons from the 2nd MAP x KPMG Technology Summit

TL;DR: At the 2nd MAP x KPMG Technology Summit, Philippine business, government, and technology leaders agreed that scaling ...

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How Executive Search Works: A Guide for Companies Hiring Their Next Leader

Article Highlights Leadership hires carry significantly higher costs and risks than standard recruitment decisions.   Senior-level hiring requires a ...

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Beyond Performance: Why Effective Feedback Shapes Strong Leaders

A successful manager reaches business goals and develops people through clear communication and meaningful feedback. The case study ...

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5 Careers That Didn’t Exist in the Philippines 3 Years Ago — And How to Break into Them 

Article Highlights New career paths are emerging rapidly as technology, regulation, and industry needs continue to evolve.   AI-related roles are ...

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Intersectionality at Work

One of the greatest benefits of attending industry events is encountering ideas that challenge not only how we ...

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Employee Performance Management

The third session of the New Managers Program, facilitated by Roger Santos, focused on employee performance management using ...

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From Peer to Boss: Mastering the 3 Biggest Hurdles for First-Time Managers 

Article Highlights Strong individual performance does not automatically translate into effective management; the transition requires a completely new ...

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AMCHAM: Business Leadership Program 2026

TL;DR: John Clements and AMCHAM have partnered for 22 years to develop future Filipino business leaders The program ...

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Nearshoring and Global Talent Access via Outsourced Staffing

Quick Answer  Outsourced staffing solutions let companies fill specialized roles, such as AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation positions, ...

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Empowering People Through AI and Human Collaboration

The July 2 edition of Weekly with JC (WWJC) featured a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative role of ...

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Fifty Years of Opening Doors: Kellogg Alums Gather to Honor Tita Isabel Juan

Ask any Kellogg alum from the Philippines how “Tita Isabel” started, and they’ll all tell you the same ...

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Agentic Leadership: Upskilling Executives for Human-AI Partnerships 

Key Takeaways  The rise of autonomous AI systems is transforming leadership responsibilities, requiring executives to manage not only ...

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Organizational Change Leadership: Moving Fast Without Breaking People

Three senior leaders get candid about bureaucracy, tech disruption, and the art of moving fast without breaking people. ...

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Mastering Difficult Conversations: Building Stronger Leaders Through Better Communication

Every organization faces moments of tension, misunderstanding, and competing priorities. While technical expertise and strategic thinking remain important, ...

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Securing the Future: A C-Suite Briefing on Digital Resilience and Leadership

Article Highlights Cybersecurity is now a boardroom priority, not just an IT issue. The Philippines’ fast-growing digital economy ...

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Designing a Blended Workforce Strategy for Fluctuating Demand

Key Takeaways  Traditional workforce planning models are becoming less effective as organizations face faster-changing market conditions, evolving skill ...

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Is an MBA Worth It? Real Alumni Answers From the Kellogg Experience

TL;DR Three Kellogg alumni —a CEO, a VC investor, and a food entrepreneur—gave one clear answer: yes. An ...

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The Rise of the Fractional and Interim C-Suite: Why Businesses are Rethinking Executive Hiring in 2026

Key Takeaways  Executive leadership is becoming less permanent, with rising turnover and shorter tenures making traditional long-term C-suite ...

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