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Here, you will find a wealth of knowledge—from thought leadership articles on leadership development to expert tips on outsourcing and technology trends. The LookingGlass aims to illuminate the ever-changing landscape of talent, business growth, and human potential. 

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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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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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