HR insights for Philippine companies.
Practical guides on payroll, attendance, compliance, and people operations, written for the teams who run them.
Introducing BeavHR: White-Label HR Software Built for Philippine Businesses
Meet BeavHR — an all-in-one, white-label HR and payroll platform built for the realities of Philippine business. Here's why we built it and what it can do for your team.
Final Pay Computation in the Philippines: What to Include and When It Is Due
A clear breakdown of what goes into an employee's final pay in the Philippines, how to compute each component, and the 30-day timeline.
Separation Pay vs. Final Pay in the Philippines: What Is the Difference?
They sound similar but they are not the same thing. Here is how separation pay and final pay differ, and when each one is owed.
The Payroll Audit Checklist for Philippine Employers
A practical checklist to audit your payroll before an auditor, DOLE, or the BIR does — covering computation, remittances, records, and controls.
Preparing for a DOLE Inspection: An Employer's Checklist
What DOLE labor inspectors typically look for, and the records and practices to have ready so an inspection goes smoothly.
Choosing an HRIS in the Philippines: 12 Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Not all HR software fits the Philippine market. Before you commit, ask these 12 questions about local compliance, payroll, attendance, data ownership, security, and support.
7 Payroll Mistakes Philippine Employers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The payroll errors that most often trip up Philippine employers — from outdated tables to silent deductions — and how to prevent each one.
The Employee Offboarding Checklist for Philippine Employers
A structured offboarding process protects the company and treats departing employees fairly. Here is a practical step-by-step checklist.
Progressive Discipline: A Fair, Documented Approach for Philippine Employers
Progressive discipline corrects behavior fairly while building the documented record that protects the company. Here is how to apply it.
How to Build an Employee Handbook for a Philippine Company
An employee handbook sets expectations and protects the company. Here is what to include and how to make it enforceable in the Philippine context.
New-Hire Onboarding in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Employers
A structured first month sets the tone for retention and compliance. Here's a practical onboarding checklist for Philippine employers — from government registration to day-one setup.
The Twin-Notice Rule: How to Legally Discipline or Dismiss an Employee in the Philippines
Dismissing an employee without due process is costly, even when the reason is valid. Here's how just and authorized causes and the twin-notice rule work under Philippine labor law.
Probationary to Regular: Getting Employment Status Right
The six-month probationary period is one of the most misunderstood rules in Philippine HR. Here is how to set standards, evaluate fairly, and regularize on time.
The Data Privacy Act for HR: Protecting Your Employees’ Data
HR holds some of the most sensitive data in any company. Here is what the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) expects of employers and how to handle employee information responsibly.
The Employer’s Payroll Calendar: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and BIR Deadlines
Correct contributions still cost you if they are filed late. Here is how to think about the monthly and year-end remittance calendar and never miss a cutoff.
Building an Employee 201 File: What to Keep and Why
The 201 file is the backbone of good HR recordkeeping. Here is what belongs in it, how to handle it, and why digital beats a filing cabinet.
How HR Freelancers Can Earn Recurring Income as a BeavHR Advocate
If you already advise Philippine businesses on HR and payroll, you can turn those recommendations into recurring commission. Here is how the BeavHR Advocate Program works.
Final Pay and the Certificate of Employment: Your 30-Day Obligation
When an employee resigns or is separated, DOLE expects final pay within 30 days and a Certificate of Employment within 3. Here is what to include and how to stay compliant.
Why HR Consultants and Agencies Should Offer White-Label HRIS
If you provide HR, payroll, or accounting services, a white-label HRIS turns one-off engagements into recurring revenue — under your own brand, with no software to build.
Holiday Pay, Overtime & Night Differential: PH Payroll Premiums Explained
Regular holidays, special days, overtime, rest days, and night differential each carry their own premium rate. Here's how Philippine payroll premiums work — with examples.
A Practical Guide to Employee Leave in the Philippines (SIL, Maternity, Paternity & Solo Parent)
From the 5-day Service Incentive Leave to 105 days of maternity leave, here are the leave benefits Philippine employees are legally entitled to — and how to track them.
Biometric Time & Attendance: How to Stop Buddy Punching and Payroll Leakage
Buddy punching and messy time logs quietly drain payroll budgets. Here's how biometric attendance, done right, plugs the leaks and cleans up your timesheets.
How to Compute 13th Month Pay in the Philippines (With Examples)
13th month pay is a legal right, not a bonus. Here's exactly how to compute it — with worked examples for mid-year hires, absences, and resignations.
The Complete Guide to Philippine Payroll Compliance in 2026 (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG & BIR)
SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, withholding tax, and 13th month pay — a practical 2026 guide to staying compliant with Philippine payroll regulations.
From Spreadsheets to HRIS: How Philippine SMEs Can Automate Payroll, Attendance, and Leave
Spreadsheets break the moment your team grows. Here's how moving to an HRIS removes manual errors, saves HR hours every cutoff, and keeps your business compliant.
Introducing BeavHR: White-Label HR Software Built for Philippine Businesses
Meet BeavHR — an all-in-one, white-label HR and payroll platform built for the realities of Philippine business. Here's why we built it and what it can do for your team.