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Latest Blog Posts​

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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supporting you

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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Orientation session with iCare HMO provider

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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leadership development

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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AMCHAM Post-SONA discussion on SONA 2026 legislative, economic, and business priorities

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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