Workplace Culture Archives — Financial Adviser

She’s Led Hospitality Teams for Years—Here’s What She Says Guests Actually Remember

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 18 May 2026 02:34:46 +0000

Certified Hospitality Professional Mary Ruth Sibal has built her career around a simple but powerful idea: in hospitality, people don’t just remember what you offer—they remember how you make them feel. While hotels compete on amenities, pricing, and location, she believes the real differentiator is service. “People come back not because of the food or [...]

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Why This Tourism Professional Believes Leadership Starts With Protecting People

FinancialAdviser.ph — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:16:46 +0000

In hospitality, great service often takes center stage. But behind every seamless guest experience is something less visible—and increasingly critical: safety. For Romel Maloloy-On, a Certified Tourism Professional (CTP) and licensed Safety Officer 3, leadership in hospitality extends far beyond service excellence. It includes protecting people, managing risk, and building trust in dynamic environments. His [...]

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She Leads With Facts, Not Feelings. Here’s How That Transformed Her Team Culture

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:14:42 +0000

When Janina Micca Perez, Certified Hospitality Professional (CHP), stepped into leadership roles across hospitality, retail, and education, she quickly learned that being good at the job wasn’t the same as being ready to lead. She had to build a new set of skills—many of them far more human than technical. Today, as Program Chairperson of [...]

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Blending Law and Leadership: How HR Can Build a People-First Workplace

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:44:52 +0000

In many organizations, legal and HR functions operate in separate silos. But for Alyana Gutierrez, a Certified Human Resource Professional, combining them is what makes her approach so effective. “In my current role as an Officer for Legal Services and Human Capital Management, I navigate between HR responsibilities and legal services, ensuring a balanced approach to [...]

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Building a Thriving Workplace Through Culture, Feedback, and Well-Being

FinancialAdviser.ph — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:01:46 +0000

For Alyana Gutierrez, a Certified Human Resource Professional, building a productive workforce isn’t just about performance—it’s about culture, connection, and care. “I approach people management and workplace culture with a positive outlook,” she shared with Financial Adviser PH. “I firmly believe in the importance of culture fit.” As the Legal Services and Human Capital Management [...]

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Why the Most Rewarding Part of HR Is Helping People Grow

FinancialAdviser.ph — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:31:37 +0000

When Eldee Africa-Villapando, a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), first started in HR, it was just a job. Over time, it became something more—a platform where she found both meaning and purpose. “For me, the most fulfilling part of being in HR is being an enabler of people’s growth,” she told Financial Adviser PH. That perspective [...]

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What It Really Takes to Balance Growth With People’s Well-Being

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:25:41 +0000

In the tourism and service sector, many professionals focus on technical skills and efficiency. But for May Angel De Torres, what sets a true professional apart is something deeper. “Providing services and products is expected—but touching the heart of the guest is exceptional. It’s about what more we can do beyond what is visible,” she [...]

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Forget Perks and Ping-Pong Tables—This Is What Culture Really Looks Like

FinancialAdviser.ph — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:30:14 +0000

In today’s corporate world, the word “culture” often gets reduced to buzzwords and breakroom perks—think bean bags, free coffee, and Friday night socials. But for Nazarea Mira, CHRP, Managing Director of JustHired, real culture has nothing to do with gimmicks—and everything to do with how people show up for one another every single day. “Culture [...]

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Why This HR Leader Treats Every Hire as a Long-Term Investment

FinancialAdviser.ph — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:40:47 +0000

Recruitment isn’t just a task—it’s a mission to shape culture and drive long-term success. That’s how Alyssa Alillana, Certified Human Resource Professional, sees her role. “Finding the right people for the role not only ensures the business operates efficiently, but also helps build a strong company culture that drives long-term success,” Alyssa shared in an [...]

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Why Managing People Across Branches Requires Empathy, Structure—and a New Engagement Mindset

FinancialAdviser.ph — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:47:50 +0000

As companies grow and expand across locations, managing people becomes more complex—but also more meaningful. Alyssa Alillana, Certified Human Resource Professional, knows this challenge firsthand. She provides strategic HR leadership under a shared services model, overseeing multiple hotel branches with a people-first lens. Her approach? A balance of empathy, structure, and accountability—delivered through a deep [...]

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