Gawa Consultancy

10/08/2026

Having a sound Company Code of Conduct relieves business owners from headache, costly reliefs and tarnished reputation.

HR Managers and Executives must always be abreast with the latest jurisprudences and not just rely on the Labor Code itself, aside from the knowledge on DOLE labor advisories, circulars and other memoranda.

Commuting from Las Pinas to Quezon City on a rainy Friday, the lecture provided fresh insights but most importantly affirmed the best practices we've been counseling to business owners and sharing with our young HR colleagues.

So, if you want a tailored fit CoC, send us a message and let's start preventing future labor woes.

24/07/2026

Making your Philhealth contributions worth every peso!

With all the economic burdens resting on the pockets of the small business owners, HRs must be able to make use and maximize the programs of government agencies which our workers are paying for.

We were fortunate to find a partner with 1Life, a Philhealth YAKAP accredited provider who not just conducts onsite Annual Physical Exam for a minimum of 50 Philhealth members (employee's relatives can join too for as long as they are Philhealth members) but also delivers Php 20,000.00 worth of medicines (subject to terms and conditions of Philhealth) based on medical findings.

What a relief to employers to have healthy-workers and for employees to have that huge amount of savings and peace of mind!

For your Human Resource programs and needs, send us a message!

09/06/2026

New leader or seasoned leader may have the theoretical background on leadership, but what they sometimes lack is the ability to look inside, to introspect, to bring one's focus to self.

That is what this session was all about - SELF LEADERSHIP. For four (4) non disruptive hours we started something worthwhile and impactful.

If you cannot LEAD YOURSELF, you cannot LEAD OTHERS. Knowing, acknowledging and facing this reality would make transition of new leaders and reset of seasoned leaders, guided and uncomplicated.

For your training needs, reach out to us and let's talk about your gaps and explore options and solutions.

21/05/2026

REPEAT BUSINESS is the BEST KIND of FEEDBACK!

A candidate prepares for interview, but interviewers prepare for the interview, too!

Here are some TIPS for RECRUITERS:

1. ANALYZE THE CV
A candidate's CV tells a story about their career choices, decision making skills, writing and organizing skills. Not the complete picture, but you will have a glimpse. This paper screening may take time but a time worth your while, so make the most out of that open time.

2. SEND PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS
Just like other job portals/platforms, a FIVE QUICK, STANDARD QUESTIONS can also set expectations from both parties on how the interview can go. Communication skills are also tested here.

3. RESPECT EACH OTHER'S TIME
Prepare role related question ahead of time and review it before the interview proper. 10 good questions can elicit the proper answer to your FITNESS TEST. 30-45 minutes for a first interview is just enough to validate important details and for the interviewee to ask questions, too. A properly timed interview saves time for both parties and leaves a good impression.

4. SHORTEN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Too much information is being collected but not everything is vital to hiring decisions, it veers away from the 'right hire' because of the noise. Too much process complicates the hiring process and the right candidate lose interest to pursue the application. Yes, applicants need the job BUT WE ALSO NEED THEM. The RECRUITMENT process is a COURTSHIP stage between the COMPANY and the APPLICANT. Be clear and straight forward.

For your HIRING SOLUTIONS, contact us!

20/05/2026

Our Service Page has been ACTIVATED on LinkedIn

You may send us an inquiry here or via this link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoria-jovellanos-dipir-cpp-cepl-a3401611b/

20/05/2026

REQUIRED SUBMISSION - DOLE COMPLIANCE

2025 Annual Establishment Report on Wages submission can be made via this link - https://aerw.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/

The National Wages and Productivity Commission can be reached Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM through these channels:

Email: [email protected]
Wage Report Hotlines: 8527-5519, 85278011 and 09178630855

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Labor Advisory No. 08, series of 2026 - 2025 Annual Establishment Report on Wages

16/05/2026

Most small businesses see spending in corporate email address as just that, a cost.

Let me lay down some MISCONCEPTIONS and TRUTHS to break it:

🤔"It is okay to use the employee's email address.
💡It puts danger to the files and contacts." established while performing their day to day functions.
💡 The employees may also choose not to turn over files and contact during resignation or separation from the company because they have been using their personal email.

🤔 "It is okay to use free/cracked version/low cost services."
💡The security of your inboxes and its contents may be used for phishing and scammers get a feast on it. Better to get services from reputable service provider who does not only provide security but also provide barriers for acts like spamming and phishing.

🤔 "It would be too costly and I do not have an IT guy to do it."
💡 Let us do it for you for a minimal fee, just like one of my retained client with 10 users.

📲 Contact us and let's not only legitimize your presence in the online world but also provide a professional representation to your clients and to your business.

NOT A PAID ADVERTISEMENT. NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER.

12/05/2026

How do you conduct a teambuilding for 50 pax during evening with just a pool and no covered hall to convene? WE GET CREATIVE! 😉

It's a first for HR and Management roles to bond by getting to know each other. Not an open forum, NOPE, but REAL TALK was evident 🥂

Due to limited mobility caused by the venue design, games curated are still interesting and espouses sportsmanship and unity for everyone.

We were able to squeeze in a short lecture on BETTER CONVERSATIONS, a simple, realistic, relatable and applicable tips for BUILDING BETTER TEAMS because most of the times GOOD CONVERSATION IS HARD TO ESTABLISH and MAINTAIN. 🗣️

Sulit na sulit! 👌🏿

In any season, strengthening the team is always a welcome idea.

Reach out to us for a structured and targeted program for your team.

11/05/2026

FILIPINO WORKERS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY and RESILIENCY

The education curriculum over the decades were unable to include financial literacy and thus creates ignorance, resistance and reluctance on the importance of financial resiliency.

Now, the DOLE, with its Labor Advisory No. 06-2026 encourages and promotes the involvement of employers in this endeavor, because after all AWARENESS is the FIRST TOOL for a financial adept worker.

In this advisory, links on where to find INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (IEC) materials were provided and what measures and activities can the employer do to complement said effort to educate.

You may visit www.dole.gov.ph for a clear copy of the advisory.

05/05/2026

REGIONAL WAGE ORDER PROCESS

In NWPC's Guidelines No. 01 in 2007 - Amended Rules of Procedures in Minimum Wage Fixing, it mandates RTWPBs or Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards to conduct public consultation with organizations, stakeholders, interest groups and other attendees. This public consultation is part of the assessment of socio-economic consideration before the determination and issuance of a wage order. This also creates balance on viability on how businesses can support salary movements within the company, not just the minimum wage but also those affected by wage distortion.

Given the information below, HR Managers should consider preparing cost impact report for the Management's consideration.