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Latest Blog Posts​

AI in recruitment

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 celebrated during the August 2026 Sales and Production Conference

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

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 chart showing the Philippine economic growth outlook

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

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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Diageo mixer

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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executive search

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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SEO Zoo

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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career opportunities

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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