UK Experts Partner with HURIS to Revolutionize HR Industry in PH

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BOOSTING THE LOCAL HR INDUSTRY. (L-R) Human Resource Innovations and Solutions, Inc. (HURIS) President Ramon S. Medina, HURIS Chairman Oscar L. Contreras, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Regional Director Karen Blal, and CIPD Market Development Officer Alvin De Jesus formalize the partnership that brings world class training programs to revolutionize the HR industry in the Philippines.

UK-based global professional organization The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recently appointed the Filipino HR consulting firm Human Resource Innovations and Solutions, Inc. (HURIS) to be its exclusive representative in the Philippines. Together, they will be offering CIPD’s high-value management and development programs that help organizations address business challenges, drive performance, and inspire action.

CIPD is the only Chartered Institute in the World for Human Resource Management Professionals. Through its internationally recognized and award-winning programs, CIPD sets the gold standard for HR and people development globally. HURIS, on the other hand, is the Philippine expert of HR and OD (Organization Development) Innovations that focuses on solutions for Organization Effectiveness.

As the first of a series of programs, HURIS and CIPD will be launching the Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) Program that allows HR Professionals to develop a business mindset while building professional credibility. The HRBP program will cover topics on the Business Savvy HR professional, Mining Data for HR Insight, HR as an Influential Partner, and the HR Professional as an Organization Coach. These modules will be delivered by professionals from the UK and Asia Pacific.

“HURIS believes that an organization’s greatest asset is its people. As we continuously seek to move the industry forward, we forge partnerships that will empower local HR practitioners to become more business savvy. The kind of training that CIPD offers can only be obtained in the UK and select cities internationally so HURIS is bringing it here to make it more cost-effective for Filipino HR practitioners,” said Ramon S. Medina, president of HURIS.

The partnership is seen as a welcome development that will revolutionize the local HR industry as the country’s professionals are starting to position themselves more strategically within the organization.

“Over the years, we have seen radical and unprecedented changes in HR practice in Asia. These changes, along with a complex and constantly evolving business environment, are placing a demand on HR to become more responsive. We need to evolve,” said Karen Blal, Regional Director of CIPD.

Unlike other programs that offer standard, one-approach-fits-all modules, CIPD takes a consultative approach in understanding the specific needs of a company. It defines, diagnoses, builds, recognizes, and sustains the functions of the HR team always in the context of the organization. Consequently, businesses that benefited from CIPD programs have seen a significant rise in the professional capability of their HR function.

“The rapid growth of the Philippine business environment will place a lot of pressure on business leaders – particularly on the HR Function. We feel there is a wealth of potential that can be unlocked by developing your local HR practitioners into business savvy professionals that can play a critical role in the growth of the organization. We feel the best partner for CIPD to deliver these programs is HURIS due to the breadth and depth of their experience in the industry,” Blal added.

Apart from HR managers, professionals belonging to the upper to top management of medium- and large-scale businesses or anyone responsible for formulating and/or implementing strategy are invited to take advantage of the program. With the course now being offered in the Philippines at a reasonable price, Filipinos no longer need to travel to the UK and Asia Pacific to learn from the best.

Medina said, “We seek people who see themselves as trailblazers, innovators, and enablers of meaningful change to bring the profession to a higher level of proficiency. We are inviting driven individuals who are business managers first and people managers second to enroll in the program.”

Reservation is on a first come, first served basis. Limited slots are available for the program in order to optimize customer experience. For reservations or inquiries on the course, contact Harriet Dimayuga or Jaia Aguas at (632) 746-2961 and (632) 651-5954.

PH Gamers Unite for Valor Cup Season 3

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Get the full Arena of Valor experience as Globe brings you Valor Cup Season 3 and free 2GB data for video gaming!

Gear up for more thrilling gaming moments as Globe and Garena bring you Valor Cup Season 3: Road To Arena of Valor International Championship (AIC)!

Since the announcement of the company’s venture into Esports, Globe continues to cement its partnerships with the world’s best Esports companies, bringing video gaming and Esports into homes, mobile devices, malls and competition venues. 

After the successful Globe Conquerors Manila 2018 tournament for League of Legends held last August, Globe now launches the AOV Valor Cup Season 3. The winning team will represent the country in not one but two international tournaments—Grand Finals: Road to AIC in Manila, andPVP Esports Championship in Singapore.

At the PH National Finals this September 23 in Ayala Feliz Activity Center, the country’s best Esports gamers will face each other in a battle that will test their skills and strategies. The winning team will not only advance to the Grand Finals: Road to AIC, but will also represent the country at the PVP Esports Championship.

At the Grand Finals: Road to AIC, cheer on the Philippine team as they battle it out to be the best in the region! Drop by Ayala Malls Circuit on September 29 to support the country’s representatives as they face off against teams from Singapore and Malaysia. The team who emerges victorious will advance to the Arena of Valor International Championship.

Keep the Filipino pride going as the Philippine team heads to PVP Esports Championship in Singapore on October 5 to 7! Launched by Singtel Group, this multi-title league in Asia-Pacific features teams from India, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, and Philippines battling it out for the top spot.

Itching for more AOV?

Join in on the fun and get your game on with free 2GB for Arena of Valor when you register to GoSURF 50 and up! Now you can play AOV without worrying about consuming your GoSURF MBs or getting charged regular browsing rates.

Globe Prepaid customers can also use this free 2GB data for other games such as Clash of Clans, and Clash Royale as well as for video streaming on YouTube, HOOQ, Netflix, Tribe, Cartoon Network, Disney, and NBA.

For more information, follow Globe onFacebook and Twitter.

Choosing The Right Drink To Pair With Your Meal

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The perfect meal is a mixture of more than just the food. It is the seasonings you use, the way you cook it, and the quality of the ingredients you choose. But it also includes an often overlooked component – the beverage that you serve with it.

Choosing the right drink to pair with your meal can complement the flavors of your food in ways you may never have expected. For instance, you can’t just cook a perfect rack of lamb and serve a soda with it. The harshness of the drink will conflict with the soft flavors of the lamb and detract from the taste.

A prime example of this is when you barbecue your food. While beer and wine are a much better choice to serve with a grilled menu, even these beverages require technique to determine the right flavor or brew.

The drink you choose depends on the way you barbecue your food and the sauce and seasoning you use. There are a few general rules that you should use when you pair a wine with your barbecued meal.

Always match a dominant aspect of the sauce to your wine. If your sauce is tangy or tart, find a wine that corresponds. These types of wine are often white and citrus-flavored. However, if you use a gas smoker for your meal, you need to find a rich, red smoky wine.

Beer is always another option to serve with your barbecue, but again, you need to ensure that you match the flavor components. Many barbecue sauces have a vinegar base to them. Sauces like these need to be paired with a strong beer. Others that are more mustard-based should be paired with a sweet flavor to balance the mustard taste with something more in the citrus area.

However, if you are not a wine or beer connoisseur, it can be difficult to wander the aisles of the liquor store and decide which whites and reds are sweet enough or tangy enough to complement the choice of sauce and style of barbecue you are going to use. Short of testing every drink before you serve it with your meal, you may not have an easy way to determine which beverage will be the complement to your perfect finished creation.

You are not the only one in that situation, though. Because of this, there are places for you to turn to so that you do not have to spend hundreds of dollars to sample all of the wine and beer to choose your match (although it may be fun to do so!).

Instead, guides like this one can show you exactly which beverages to pair with which foods to ensure your dinner is a raving success.