T H E S TAT E O F H U M A N R E S O U R C E S I N

THE PHILIPPINES: EMERGING TRENDS

CHARLENE MAE S. ZAMBALE
INTRODUCTION
seeks either to enter new markets or to sell
dramatically different products in its existing
markets

most ventures involve a new technology—whether that

technology is new to the world or only to the company

almost every corporation undertaking a venture has found it both

necessary and desirable to establish for it a structure quite different
from that in use throughout the rest of the organization.
HR TEAMS FOUND SUCCESS IN
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR
RECRUITMENT
• Facebook and LinkedIn are two of the most popular social media platforms in the
Philippines that human resources professionals consider to be the most efficient
and cost-effective tools in recruiting new talent.

• According to Forbes Magazine, social media bridges the gap between passive
candidates and potential employers. This makes the initial headhunting process a
breeze for both the employer and the employee.
H R T E A M S A R E A L R E A D Y L O O K I N G AT
S O F TWA R E S OLU T I O N S TO S I M P L I F Y
H R A N D PAY R O L L P R O C E S S E S
HR and payroll processes have been streamlined to just a few clicks on a web-
based dashboard, thanks to these software solutions. This user-friendly approach to
HR and payroll processes give timely, precise, and efficient control and
management of various HR and payroll processes across the board.
An overwhelming 80 percent of surveyed human resources professionals stated
that their company uses biometrics to manage employee attendance records. 20
percent of respondents said that they still use time cards and log books to manage
their employees' attendance records.
T O T A L R E WA R D S
• The renewed emphasis on flexible benefits, work-from-home arrangements,
mental health & well-being, and different rewards strategies are now being
considered by the best talent in the job market.
• From the perspective of candidates, personal health and safety as a non-
negotiable expectation has also now become a priority for many candidates.
COVID19 HIRING TRENDS
The general trend for majority of the industries is that hiring has become less of a
business priority; companies have placed cost-saving measures forefront to
compensate for losses and to ensure business continuity.

Companies in the Financial and Professional industries have been more resilient
than other industries, mainly because of their essential nature in ensuring the
financial and professional economies continue to function for the general public.
 Essential services and Financial
services are more active in hiring
Who is hiring and what jobs are they
compared to other industries, due to
hiring for?
the important impact these sectors have
on the wider economy and society.

• Delays in hiring decision.

What can candidates expect? • Online interviews.

• More diverse roles.
H O W S H O U L D O R G A N I Z AT I O N S
ADJUST THEIR HIRINGPRACTICES?
1. Companies must ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Organizations are already using more sophisticated Applicant Tracking Systems
(ATS) to ensure that the initial application process captures all the necessary
information from candidates.
2. Bringing hiring processes online.
Different video conferencing platforms and video interviewing applications,
are now being utilised to provide the flexibility and reach face-to-face interviews
lack.
3. Faster response time.
Recruiters must ensure candidates are attended to and are given timely and
appropriate responses.
Transparency to job seekers about opportunities in the organisation.
4. Work with recruitment experts
Working with specialist recruiters will allow a more targeted approach for
companies to quickly and effectively identify the right candidate.