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The Philippine workforce is undergoing what DOLE calls a "dynamic shift," and the numbers tell the story. 6.415 million young Filipinos aged 15-24 are no longer accepting "any job." They want meaningful work that aligns with global demands, and this shift is rewriting employment rules for everyone. This Inquirer editorial captures what I'm seeing in recruitment: flexible work arrangements and work-life balance have moved from nice-to-haves to must-haves. When 88% of youth are employed but still demanding better conditions, it signals both tremendous opportunity and intensified competition for quality roles. For young job seekers, this means positioning yourself strategically. Focus on digital literacy, sustainability knowledge, and remote collaboration skills. Certifications in data analytics, digital marketing, project management, and environmental compliance are becoming baseline requirements, not differentiators. For experienced professionals feeling threatened by this generation's digital nativeness, your advantage lies in strategic thinking, relationship management, and institutional knowledge. Combine your experience with upskilling in digital tools. You bring context that young workers lack. Here's how to leverage this generational trend in negotiations. When discussing roles, reference this documented shift toward meaningful work. Say: "Given the current focus on purpose-driven employment and flexible arrangements, I'm looking for opportunities that offer professional development and work-life integration." For salary discussions, frame flexibility as a mutual benefit: "Studies show that flexible arrangements increase productivity and retention. I'm confident this approach would benefit both my performance and the company's goals." The revolution is not just about age. It redefines professional value and workplace standards across all generations.

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Maynilad has partnered with Delaware Philippines to streamline its HR operations, elevate the employee experience, and develop a strategic roadmap for future enhancements.   “Our people are at the heart of our operations, and by refining internal processes, we aim to deliver better support to employees across the organization,” said Martin B. De Guzman, Head of our Human Resources Division.   This initiative reinforces Maynilad’s commitment to building a more efficient, data-driven, and employee-centered HR function—ensuring that our workforce remains empowered and future-ready.   Learn more about the partnership and our journey toward digital HR transformation: https://lnkd.in/gyXdye36

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The Philippine Government and Sutherland have launched the AI Academy to support the region's efforts to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future. https://bit.ly/4oGRbLc Offering practical, industry-based training to help participants use AI to improve productivity, drive innovation, and find better opportunities across sectors, this program aims to strengthen the talent pool in the Philippines for roles like AI specialists, prompt engineers, and cybersecurity professionals. KS Kumar | Eric Tinch | Doug Gilbert | Dipankar S. Sengupta | Sudheer Mareddi | Maria Dolores Garcia Gambin | Indraneel Ganguli | Srividya Prasad #SutherlandAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAcademy #Philippines

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