SSS reminds members of guidelines in filing of UMID Card applications

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The Social Security System (SSS) is reminding its members who would want to apply for a Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card to follow the application guidelines implemented in its branches to minimize their risk of exposure to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Under the guidelines, members may submit their UMID Card applications at SSS branches following the number coding system. They may also set first an appointment with their preferred branch using the Appointment System in the My.SSS Member Portal.

The list of SSS branches accepting UMID Card applications can be accessed at https://bit.ly/UMIDAppFacilities.

“We encourage our members to accomplish the UMID Card Application Form before going to their preferred SSS branch to lessen the time they will spend in them,” SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio said.
Together with the properly accomplished UMID Card Application Form, members are also required to bring one primary valid ID, or in its absence, two secondary valid IDs.

UMID Card Application Forms can be downloaded through the SSS website at https://bit.ly/UMIDAppForm.

Starting September 27, 2021, the SSS gradually resumed the acceptance of UMID Card applications in its branches.

Qualified to apply for SSS-issued UMID Cards are members with at least one posted contribution. It is free of charge for first-time applicants, but for those who lost their UMID Cards or need to update them, they will have to pay a P200 replacement fee at the SSS branch.

“The SSS is the only authorized institution that accepts applications and issues UMID Cards for its members working in the private sector. The biometrics data capturing, which is an important process in the issuance of UMID Cards, is currently done only through our branches. We are reminding our members to refrain from transacting with fixers to avoid any inconvenience,” Ignacio added.

Meanwhile, members who applied for an SS Number online beginning December 10, 2020, will no longer need to fill out a UMID Card Application Form. They just need to set an appointment with their preferred SSS branch for biometric data capture and present their printed SS Number application and transaction number slip.

The SSS advises its members that there will be delays in the production and availability of UMID Cards until further notice. A notification will be issued to UMID applicants when their cards are available for pick-up. For members who are applying for work in Taiwan, the SSS will continue to issue certification in lieu of the SSS-issued UMID Card to facilitate their visa application.

For more information, visit the uSSSap Tayo Portal at https://crms.sss.gov.ph, follow the SSS on Facebook at “Philippine Social Security System - SSS,” Instagram and YouTube at “mysssph,” Twitter at “PHLSSS,” or join its Viber Community at “MYSSSPH Updates.”

4 Tips for Building Great Teams

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Many people understand that it takes more than their efforts to become successful. They need the support of the right people to get their desired results. When you have diverse individuals working together, they can overcome many challenges as each member can bring unique ideas and solutions. As such, a lot of team leaders realize that great teams are developed and don’t just happen by chance.

If you are looking into developing your unit and need talented individuals to help you reach your business goals, here are some tips for building great teams.

 

Refine the Recruitment Plan

Building a great team starts with the individuals you hire into the company. This is why the hiring process is a crucial step that you’ll want to be involved in. Fast hiring in Davao or where your office is located can help you fill up vacancies quickly, and having a checklist of requirements can make it easier to choose the right candidate. Focus on the skills you are looking for and consider how the new recruit will fit with the rest of the team.

To do this, make sure you include both hard and soft skills you are looking for in the job postings. Hard skills are teachable abilities and they are often easy to quantify based on educational degrees, test scores, and other certifications. Such skills can easily be found on an applicant’s resume. On the other hand, soft skills refer to interpersonal skills or the way a person relates and interacts with other people. These are subjective skills and harder to quantify but abilities like time management and work ethic are important considerations for working in a team.

Since it’s not enough for applicants to say they possess certain skills, you need to uncover this through a comprehensive interview process. In the last interview, focus on the candidate’s habits by asking open-ended questions. It will help you discover their behaviors and competencies. Compared to the previous interviews where you ask questions that are work-related and measure the applicant’s knowledge, the final interview is when you can have a better understanding of the candidate as a person. It can also help you determine if an individual is a great fit for your team.

 

Equip Members with the Right Tools

If you want your employees to perform well, you need to help them develop and improve their skills. The first few weeks of the job should be designed to help new team members adjust to the organization and learn the ropes. In many instances, newly-hired employees are given an orientation about the company and introduced to other team members. They may also be asked to shadow an experienced employee as a way to learn about their jobs. While this can work for some people, it is not as purposeful. Instead, focus on teaching newly-hired members about their responsibilities and expected results. It is also best if you can give them a rundown on what a typical day might look like for them. Then, provide a period of adjustment for members to get accustomed to your company’s process and ways of working. Some companies dedicate up to 60 days for the adjustment period.

 

Create an Environment Conducive to the Members’ Well-Being

Many people know that success requires a lot of hard work. But if this is the only focus, success will not be sustainable. This is why you also need to pay attention to the overall well-being of every member of your team. As jobs can sometimes be mentally and physically taxing, you need to ensure team members are able to adequately rest and recover. Consider offering benefits or programs that allow employees to take care of their physical and mental health. Good work etiquette, like being respectful of work hours and leaves, is also important for a good work environment. By creating a healthy work-life balance, your team members can avoid burnout and have the energy to go the extra mile to achieve your team’s success.


Foster Team Spirit

Cultivating a strong team spirit can drive employee success and retention. When you engage people, they can feel a sense of belongingness and develop loyalty. You can achieve this by having consistent meetings where all members can talk about their tasks and challenges. During these meetings, encourage all members to contribute ideas. Being able to share their inputs can make members feel valued and respected. You can also use the time to effectively communicate expectations so everyone understands their responsibilities.

Another way to foster teamwork is by creating team goals. It helps members to come together and be on the same page. When members work on a collective goal, it makes them feel they are contributing to the success of the team.

A lot of talented individuals can contribute to your business objectives. By following the suggestions mentioned above, you can ensure these people become part of your growing team and continue to play an active role. While the road to success can be challenging, it is possible to achieve when you have great teams working with you.

Sheraton Manila Bay lines up festive holiday offerings

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Sheraton Manila Bay offers wide array of delectable offers this Christmas season.

Sheraton Manila Bay lines up festive packages and options for catering, dining and gifts to keep you on top of your holiday checklist. The Sheraton Kiosk has its shelves filled with nicely wrapped goodies, pastries, grazing boxes, and hampers for you and your family to enjoy. All delish holiday goodies are available for delivery or pick-up at our pop-up kiosk located at Robinsons Place Manila, Padre Faura Wing, mall entrance, available daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm.

SHERATON HAMPERS

Keep the gift giving tradition alive with a basketful of holiday goodies with our spruced up Classic Sheraton Hamper priced at Php 2,688 net which includes Christmas banana bread, Christmas crinkles cookies, assorted macarons, French fruit cake, luxury jam and honey, honey, and red wine. For a more luxurious treat, our Luxury Sheraton Hamper at Php 3,688 net features French fruit cake, assorted macarons, assorted chocolate truffles in jar, orange pound cake, assorted Christmas cookies, sesame peanut brittle, German fruit bread baguette, homemade granola, luxury jam and honey, and red wine. Each basket includes an eco-friendly Plantable Cards of Care, a 10pcs Christmas Greeting Cards Set made of biodegradable paper infused with basil and spinach seeds and are FREE on all Sheraton Hampers. Proceeds from the Cards of Care will be donated for the educational needs of the underprivileged students of Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School and children of Barangay 699.

To upgrade your hamper, Adopt-A-Panda for only Php 1,000 net and take home a signature WWF Plushie Panda which come with an adoption certificate. Proceeds from the sale of panda plushies will be donated to the wildlife conservation projects of World Wide Fund







GRAZING BOXES

For your gifting pleasures, our artisanal charcuterie graze boxes are filled with specialty cheeses, tapas delights and indulgent festive treats. Good for sharing of 2 persons, our Deluxe Grazing Box priced at only Php 599 net includes Beef Pastrami, Smoked Sausage, Brie Cheese, Cheddar, Nuts, Crudités, Red Grapes, Olives, Dried Fruits, Salted Pretzels, Crackers, and Sesame Grissini while the upgraded Premium Grazing Box priced at only Php 888 net includes Chicken Terrine with Roasted Capsicum & Spinach Homemade Liver Pâté, Chorizo Pamplona, Beef Salami, Smoked Sausage, Mortadella Herbed Cream Cheese, Cheddar, Nuts, Crudités, Red Grapes, Olives, Dried Fruits, Salted Pretzels, Crackers, and Sesame Grissini. For the ultimate grazing experience, our Supreme Grazing Box good for sharing of 6-10 persons includes Chicken Terrine with Roasted Capsicum & Spinach, Homemade Liver Pâté, Prosciutto di Parma, Chorizo Pamplona, Smoked Sausage, Beef Salami, Mortadella Herbed Cream Cheese, Brie Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Marinated Anchovies, Red Grapes, Olives, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Crudités, Salted Pretzels, Crackers, Sesame Grissini with complimentary super country baguette and assorted macarons priced at Php 2,499 net.





CHRISTMAS GOURMET BUNDLES

Get-togethers, virtual or not, are best done over servings of tasty and generous Christmas Gourmet Bundles created especially by our seasoned chef. Good for sharing of 5-6 persons, choose among 3 selection of curated spreads.

Priced at Php 3,899 net are Sobremesa which includes honey glaze leg of ham, roasted potato, chorizo, cherry tomato, Lengua in creamy mushroom sauce, pesto and truffle pasta, seafood paella, tiramisu in tin can, assorted Christmas cookies, and soft roll, and Home for Christmas for only Php 4,899 net which includes roasted turkey in butter, garlic, and herbs, seafood lasagna supreme, classic buffalo wings, steamed rice, country baguette, pumpkin pie, and Ube salted caramel in a tin can. Elevate your home parties further with Christmas Gourmet Feast priced at Php 6,899 net featuring our bestsellers and signature cuisine such as slow-cooked us striploin, baked potato and root vegetables, salmon en croute stuffed with spinach cream and Parma ham with tomato and chorizo rice, Vongole pasta, Grand Marnier chocolate cake, Christmas banana cake, French macaroons, focaccia bread.










Sheraton Manila Bay is accepting order for pick-up and home deliveries. Advance order required. Please allow 48 hours before pick-up. Check our holiday E-brochure at bit.ly/SheratonEcoChristmas

Sheraton Manila Bay is located at M. Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar Streets, Malate, Manila. For reservation please call +632 5318 0788, 0917 583 7294, 0917 583 7326, or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay.