Events

Month: August 2026

AI Careers: Technical Roles vs. Human Skills

Article Highlights Define the leadership mandate before beginning the search. Boards should establish strategic priorities, required competencies, and ...

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From Politics to Economic Execution: Key Highlights and Learnings from the MAP General Membership Meeting

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) General Membership Meeting, which ...

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Powering Through Disruption: Key Takeaways from the 9th AmCham Energy Forum

Key Takeaways Resilience is as important as transition. Building renewable capacity is only part of the equation. The ...

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How to Choose the Right RPO Partner — And the Costly Mistakes Most Companies Make Before They Sign

Key Takeaways  Choosing an RPO partner should go beyond comparing prices, as the cheapest option may compromise sourcing ...

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The Brand Called You: Building Trust, Not Just Visibility

Reflections from the Filipina CEO Circle session with Jörg Dietzel We often think of branding as a company’s ...

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Dealing with Angry Emails in Recruitment: Turning Conflict into Connection

Somewhere in your inbox right now, a small storm is brewing. Maybe it’s a candidate who feels ghosted. ...

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Weekly with JC: The Legal Playbook for Service Contracting: Building Compliant and Sustainable Workforce Partnerships

Service contracting is a vital tool for organizations seeking flexible, efficient, and specialized workforces. Yet with flexibility comes ...

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Reskilling the Workforce: How AI and Digital Training are Reshaping Philippine Corporate Leadership 

Key Takeaways  AI adoption is advancing quickly among Filipino workers, but many organizations still lack enough skilled leaders ...

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Reflections on Leadership: Delegation, Empowerment, and Innovation

Leadership is often measured not only by successful projects but also by the lessons that come from setbacks. ...

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Building Bridges: The Welcome Reception for U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton

Leaders from businesses, the diplomatic community, and civil society gathered for a special welcome reception in honor of ...

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AI Is Transforming Recruitment in the Philippines — But Is It Making Hiring More Ethical or Less?

Key Takeaways  AI is already deeply embedded in recruitment, handling tasks such as resume screening, candidate ranking, and ...

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Employee Excellence: Beyond What We See

John Clements Consultant Inc. and EDI-Staffbuilders International Inc. recently held an engaging and meaningful Sales and Production Conference ...

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MBC: Navigating Global Recalibration

The global business landscape is undergoing a profound recalibration. Philippine businesses can no longer afford to view these ...

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World Bank Briefing: The Philippines Is Moving Forward, But More Work Lies Ahead

The Philippines has reached upper-middle-income status. This is something to celebrate. It means the country has made strong ...

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Contingency vs. Retained Recruitment: How to Choose the Right Model

Key Takeaways  Contingency and retained recruitment serve different hiring needs, so the best model depends on the role, ...

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An Evening of Whisky, History, and Connections: Kellogg x Harvard at Diageo Philippines

I had the pleasure of attending the Kellogg x Harvard Whisky Night hosted at the Diageo Philippines office ...

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In a Fragmented World, the Philippines Matters More

Professor Dindo Manhit’s recent presentation offers a sobering view of the world we now inhabit. It is a ...

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Evaluating AI Literacy in C-Suite Candidates: Questions Every Board Should Ask

Key Takeaways  AI knowledge is becoming an important qualification for C-suite leaders, particularly as boards take greater responsibility ...

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Corporate Leadership in Action: Inside JCCI–EDI’s 2026 Mid-Year Corplan

Corporate leadership proves itself not in calm markets but in disrupted ones. On August 5–6, 2026, executives from ...

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La Dolce Vita: A Journey Through Italy

It had been many years since I last visited Italy, and this time I felt as though I ...

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From the SEO Safari to the Age of AI: What 15 Years in Search Taught Me About Authority

Fifteen years ago, SEO felt like a safari, a slightly unhinged one, complete with dangerous animals and no ...

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10 High-Growth Career Opportunities and How to Evaluate Their Long-Term Demand 

Key Takeaways  Long-term career success comes from choosing industries with lasting demand, not simply following short-term hiring trends ...

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Leadership Lessons on Supporting Your Boss

Developing effective leaders requires more than teaching management theories. It requires helping new managers navigate real workplace challenges. ...

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Say Yes to Better Health: The Value of iCare HMO Benefits

As the age-old saying goes, health is wealth. Employees who enjoy Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage in their ...

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50+ Years, One Mission: How John Clements Builds Careers and Leaders in the Philippines

Fifty years ago, John Clements Consultants, Inc. (JCCI) set out to solve one problem: connecting great talent with ...

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Beyond the SONA: What Happens After the President’s Promises?

Last July 29, 2026, I had the opportunity to attend the Post-SONA Discussion organized by the Legislative Committee ...

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The Cost of Inaction: What Delayed Outsourced Staffing Really Costs Your Business

Article Highlights   Vacant roles create immediate financial losses by reducing productivity, delaying projects, and increasing the overall cost ...

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MAP GMM: Economics of Healthcare

DOH Highlights Progress in Universal Health Care Implementation The Department of Health (DOH), through Undersecretary Domingo, presented the ...

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What 200+ Managers Taught Us About Leadership Training That Actually Works

Article Highlights Strong leadership skills are developed through structured learning and consistent practice.   Real-world scenarios and hands-on applications produce better ...

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Bowling Night 2026: One Night, Twelve Teams, Countless Memories

The sound of bowling pins crashing, teammates cheering, and laughter filling the lanes made corporate bowling night 2026 ...

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When Great Teams Fall Apart: The Case for a Mid-level Managers Program

Great teams rarely happen by accident. Behind every high-performing organization sits a team that communicates well, trusts each ...

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