Self-Starters

People are integral to the success of a company. Different organizations implement various activities to strengthen their relationship with their employees. 

One asset to a successful company is having an engaged and motivated workforce. In this pilot episode of the People & Culture Series, Berna Hernandez, People & Culture Manager of noissue, shares her experience and expertise in how to put people first in an organization.

As they say, change is constant. And it’s true. It opens up the doors for growth, learning, and development. Just like how we grow as humans, businesses do too. Today’s guest will shed a light on how change, both for ourselves and businesses, is necessary for growth.

Professional life can be hectic sometimes, especially when you’re dealing with stress and beating deadlines. But if you have strong organizational skills, finishing tasks and fulfilling responsibilities is a walk in the park. AdSpark CEO Gretchen Largoza shares her best practices on getting organized.

No matter how much planning you do, there’s always something unexpected that happens. For leaders, this is nothing new. Emergencies and urgent tasks that require immediate action often disrupt their schedule. So how do they deal with the unexpected? Today’s guest is here to share her experiences on the topic.

In Part 1 of Decision Making 101, we spoke to Dennis Omila, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Operations Officer of UnionBank about the factors he considers when making decisions and his experience navigating the most difficult decision he had ever made. Today in Part 2, we will talk about his philosophy on decision making, and his tips for making data-driven, intelligent decision...

Life is full of choices. Some are easy, while others are serious and life-changing. And one of those who make tough decisions all the time are leaders. With many individuals depending on them, what do leaders do to make a good decision? UnionBank Chief Information and Operations Officer Dennis Omila shares his insights and experience.

Like everyone else, leaders also started from the bottom of the ladder. But developing certain ways of thinking can propel you to achieving more. Let’s take a take deep-dive on how to build the right mindset for personal development with today's guest: Marc Kerveillant, General Manager of FINSI.

We are now living in a fast-changing hybrid world. With technology continuing to advance, we also get to utilize it more often. How can technology help in building connections? Let’s take a look on how to build connections through technology  with our guest for today’s episode.

Staying productive can be a challenge when things start to pile up or when work becomes too repetitive. So how do you maintain that drive to keep on hustling? Richie Santos shares his tips and tricks on staying motivated and productive at work, along with other key factors that will help you grow in your career.

Knowing where you want to go and how to get there is an important part of anyone’s journey. We have invited Mel Tecson, General Manager of Asti Business Services Inc. (ABSI) to share her experience and lessons learned on one of the most fundamental parts of success: goal-setting.

We all know that branding plays an intrinsic role in marketing, but a brand with purpose also boosts business resilience and helps advance customer satisfaction and loyalty, this topic aims to help. We have invited the co-founder/brand strategist of Gohan Concepts, Yohji Kanki to talk more about this.

The key to a thriving organization is composed of engaged and passionate people. Because when employees are engaged, they are inspired to do — and to want to do — their best work. Today’s guest can definitely share why. We have invited the Chief People Officer at Mynt - GCash, Robert Gonzales to share his insights about employee experience.

It’s easy to feel like you’re stagnating when everyone else has something going on in their lives. In a world full of movers and shakers, how and when do you kickstart your career? We’ve invited our very own Business Development and Strategy Manager at Asticom Group of Companies, Melboy Pangan to share his insights on kickstarting careers in today's age. With his experience as a management consult...

There comes a point when you're working in any company, and a typical workday becomes stagnant. The same workflow, the same people, the same old process. How can companies make things more interesting and engaging for their employees? Asticom's Client Services Manager, Ged Gutierrez shares his insights on how we can Keep the Good Times Coming in the workplace.

Personal progress can sometimes be hard to quantify. In the midst of hustle culture, how can companies track and measure the growth of their employees’ skills? Wonderful Employee Experience Director at Globe Telecom Nico Bambao imparts her insights on Measuring Progress.

Telecommuting presents a unique set of challenges, especially for those who have never done it before or who don’t know how long it will last. Liz Servañez gives strategies on how to keep your healthy habits and productivity in check while working remotely.

Burnout: We see it and feel it almost 24/7. How can we combat burnout from on a daily basis, even while doing work we feel passionate about? Our third self-starter guest—Asticom’s Business Development and Marketing Officer Karen Bautista—helps us explore the nuances of burnout, and how we can best equip ourselves against it.

These are difficult times. Now more than ever, companies need to step up to ensure their employees’ wellbeing. How does one lead with compassion within an online, corporate setting? We will find out by speaking to today’s guest, Asticom's Head of Human Resources, Jim Tulay.

Personal growth is not just a physical transformation, it’s a self-starter mindset. When we strive higher each time, we become better versions of ourselves (and get better results). Personified self-starter, JP Pascual, tells us about he made his way from an internship position to Management Trainee in less than a year at Asticom.