As employees, we all have many moving pieces to manage to ensure that our work and home lives continue to
sail smoothly. Enter the rapid changes brought about by the digital age, as well as unexpected crises that add to our personal stresses, such as
those brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic. As if there aren't already enough factors to manage, now we've got to juggle conference calls with
household chores and childcare, sneaking in the rest of our workdays into the early mornings and way past our bedtimes. All the more if that
feeling of panic suddenly sets in, attempting to derail the stability you're trying to maintain during these difficult times.
When you've got to shove your work and home life under the same roof, how does one exactly find the balance to manage these obligations?
The early phases of the lockdown painted quite a perfect picture of the renewed set up: no harried commute to work, no traffic, flexible work
schedules, complete family mealtimes, etc. until the intangibles of the working environment, the pressure to perform and job security set in.
Then followed blurred distinctions between home and working hours, the realities of slow internet connections, noisy kids, unsuitable workspaces,
the heat of the day, barking dogs and other issues that brought about the question: How can we regain work-life balance even as we work from home?
Is it even possible to find balance in our life to avoid a work-from-home crisis?
In our Tagline webinar FINDING BALANCE AND ACCOMPLISHING GOALS AMIDST DIFFICULT TIMES, our speaker shares useful tips about this topic that has been
highly talked about as of late. Here, discover how you can foster more efficient engagements at work, to help result in better business outcomes,
and more importantly, better quality time with your loved ones.
Rep. Alfred Vargas is a multi-awarded public servant, actor, producer, and socio-civic leader currently serving the
5th District of Quezon City. He graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management Economics and is a candidate for
graduation for his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance.
Notably, Vargas is also one of the top 15 congressmen in legislative performance during the 17th Congress and has authored several laws that have made the
lives, not just of his constituents, but the majority of Filipinos better. Among these laws includes the Republic Act 11215 or the National Integrated
Cancer Control Act, and Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.
He was honored as one of the Outstanding Young Men of 2019 in the field of Public Service for his advocacy in Cancer Prevention and for his efforts in
helping poor families in Quezon City have their homes. Vargas is also the founder of the PWeDe! Movement for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
The effects of the pandemic heightened stress and anxiety levels, most especially of businesses who had
to face all sorts of issues. Many businesses are at a loss on how their companies can responsibly act to protect their people, organizations,
stakeholders, and the general public they serve when issues are easily amplified, and at the tip of one's finger.
How do businesses cope with a time that requires a sense of urgency, transparency and authenticity? This is the core discussion of our webinar
CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN TODAY'S COMMUNICATION LANDSCAPE. We talk about ways of preventing crisis from happening, as well as the right way of
navigating through it when we should. Learn how we should embrace crisis situations, and take charge of the opportunities it presents for
personal and business growth.
Sharina C. Domingo is a crisis communications specialist with more than 20 years of professional experience in Stakeholder Relations, Public Affairs & Government Relations, Media Relations, Mining, and Crisis Communications. She spent 11 years in the academe as an Assistant Professor in Communications at Xavier University and Assumption College. She has offered 5 Crisis Communication manuals for foreign companies operating in the Philippines. A member of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, she is currently the Managing Director of The Pinnacle - a strategic communications servicing company that assists organizations in the areas of Communications Campaigns, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Relations, and PR.
The challenges of the pandemic has pushed everyone to the edge, and our capacity to cope and bounce back
from insurmountable odds have been tested now more than ever. Fear and uncertainty over business failures, employment challenges, relationship
hiccups, and even halted dreams would stretch one's mind and eventually drain the soul -- a sinking feeling.
Having that feeling of hopelessness to the point of no resolve just means one may have hit rock bottom. This situation is meant to happen to anyone,
no matter how far up the corporate ladder one may be.
In our webinar series THE BOAT IS SINKING: THE POWER OF ROCK BOTTOM, we dive into fears, frustrations, rejections, and how we can spring back from
rock bottom with a manageable breathing space, and remember that most success stories include life-changing adversities.
Romulo “Omy” Romero, PhD, is a Management Consultant and a renowned Organization Development Specialist with over 2
decades of experience in his professional field and who continues to engage individuals and organizations in their journey of seeking clarity on their sense of
identity, purpose, and destiny.
Most of these consulting engagements revolve around purpose, vision, mission, values, as well as culture and strategy. It focuses mainly with family-owned
businesses, helping them sustain success beyond the 2nd and 3rd generations. He believes in bringing faith-based values in the workplace, driven by a strong
sense of mission.
During the pandemic, regardless of your business, the dynamics of your work has significantly changed and
will continue to change in the coming years. While adjustments are necessary to survive, we try to look ahead and see how far can businesses thrive
as you settle in this new normal? How effectively will you be able to emerge at the top of your field beyond the effects of the lockdown?
For our business to survive the future, we need to have better business sense, decode the economics of the times and figure out the risks and
opportunities that will help us guide forward to better days.
Our 4th installment in our webinar series, FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS BEYOND COVID-19, takes a crack at the numbers and dissects the facts
and figures that shape our economic landscape. Join us as we shed light on our future reality to make sure we are prepared and foresee what could
be best for our respective businesses beyond the challenges of our time.
Gerardo I. Enginco, CPA, MBA, is an expert management consultant, especially in the world of finance. He was a former Chief Finance Officer of Don Bosco Press, Inc., where he was in charge of the firm’s Corporate Strategy. Our guest was also involved in the electrical and electronics industry where during his previous employment, was responsible for financial planning and budgeting. He also managed the legal and commercial risks of his previous firm, Siemens, Inc.
As the country adjusted once more to an ever-changing reality, we found ourselves at a crossroad.
We've seen how the pandemic brought about economic obstacles which influenced major shifts in consumer behavior, with new trends surfacing
alongside the surge of digital platforms as a viable space for brand engagements.
We at the Tagline Group always look for pivot opportunities -- to lead the shift in tides and emerge able in adapting to an increasingly complex
environment, with new strategies to face our new realities.
FROM DISRUPTION TO TRANSFORMATION, walks us through the business challenges we are facing, and define opportunities for brands to continue
nurturing meaningful customer engagements by going beyond the limitation of social distance, and digital fatigue with transformative
insights to champion low-touch innovations, and emerge fit for continuous growth despite the obstacles presented by these disruptive times.
Isabel Pineda-Ventura, MBA, has a 20-year track record in building brands locally and internationally for companies
in the food, personal care and telecommunications industries. She also has extensive experience in the development and launching of new products, integrating
market programs, regional marketing, market research, event activations and strategic partnerships.
Certified by People Acuity, she is also involved in coaching and facilitating workshops for corporate clients, passionate in helping brands and persons
become better versions of themselves.
Bernard D. Marquez, MBA, is an accomplished top-level CEO with 13 years of General Management experience in the consumer goods industry. He is also an
ADJUNCT FACULTY in Asian Institute of Management: Leadership, General Management & Strategic Management. He also served as President for Ginebra San
Miguel from 2011 to 2017.
4 months into the quarantine and the struggle to adapt to the paradigm shifts across lives and among industries
have never been greater. One issue that very much hits us close to home lie in remote working and how it has altered habits, invaded personal
spaces, and puts into question its viability vis-a-vis long-term productivity.
For the last decade up until a few months ago, we have been harping on the greater potential of today’s connectivity to bring forth an answer
to the challenges of work-life balance. Social experiments conducted prior to the lockdown provided good numbers of professionals achieving
greater productivity in the comfort of their homes, in the company of their kid/s and spouse, even right in the middle of their household
responsibilities. The conditions were deemed fit to transition our work week between office nooks and a residential work den to the benefit
of both employer and employee.
The early phases of the lockdown painted quite a perfect picture of the renewed set up: no harried commute to work, no traffic, flexible work
schedules, complete family mealtimes, etc. until the intangibles of the working environment, the pressure to perform and job security set in.
Then followed blurred distinctions between home and working hours, the realities of slow internet connections, noisy kids, unsuitable workspaces,
the heat of the day, barking dogs and other issues that brought about the question: How can we regain work-life balance even as we work from home?
Is it even possible to find balance in our life to avoid a work-from-home crisis?
This webinar covers tips and suggestions to help everyone effectively manage WFH and achieve stress-free work habits for better productivity.
We at the Tagline Group encourage everyone to step up the fight against the effects of the pandemic, emerge from it fit for growth, so we can
all navigate its human and business impacts with ease.
Professor Mennen Aracid, MBA, is a human resource and training consultant who has addressed professionals here and abroad. Currently a faculty member of the Ateneo Graduate School of Business where he teaches Information Technology, he is also a consulting resource for the university’s Online Learning Initiative. As a faculty member of the Ateneo Center for Continuing Education he facilitates courses in planning, strategic execution, process excellence, coaching, and instructional design.
Mennen is a Strengths Strategy Certified Coach who helps leaders tap into and discover, apply, and be excellent in their Leadership competencies.
Mental health has emerged as an important public health concern here in the country in recent years.
Moreso, in these times of the Covid-19 pandemic where stories continue to emerge of people giving in to high levels of stress, anxiety,
depression and yes, even suicides. There’s no hush about it. And rightly so as job losses, financial insecurity, WFH challenges, social
distancing, isolation, reduced contact with family and friends and restricted access to health care and other social activities continue to
push us to the brink of insanity where support is much needed, and the issues, discussed and never dismissed.
Everyone plays a crucial role in promoting awareness for mental health management. After all, everyone is affected these days.
In MINDING YOUR MIND IN THESE COVID TIMES, our speaker defines mental health in the context of one’s emotional, psychological and social
health, its challenges, and how one’s foundation on faith would play a great role in addressing the challenges to better one’s state of
mental well-being.
So, let’s discuss the issue head on, tackle tips, and find ways to bring forth a stronger response against a battle that must be waged in the mind.
Fr. James Gascon, SJ is a Senior Pastoral Psychotherapist, former president and chairman of the board of trustees
of the Ruben M. Tanseco Center for Family Ministries.
He also served as one of the formators at the San Jose Seminary for 12 years, in-charge of Psycho-Human formation of seminarians.
To date, he is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Counseling and Family Ministry at the Loyola School of Theology (LST) and a candidate for Licentiate in
Sacred Theology (STL), recently earning his doctorate in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care from the Theology and Ministry Program, School of
Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University.
His interests include Family Formation, Safeguarding of Vulnerable population, and the advocacy for Mental Health, especially among the disadvantaged
population while also promoting sound and affective formation for ministers.