Thursday, May 3, 2012

Associate Health & Wellness Program

Sinulat ko ito kanina lang umaga! my write up entry for AHWP.
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I put premium on Nutrition, Exercise, Lifestyle as integral components of my well being. Being able to nourish the body with the right food though proper diet and exercising it on a regular basis to make sure its always “tuned-up” ensures over all health and wellness of an individual. And lifestyle in turn defines an individual’s consistency in adhering to his commitment – which is the pursuit of a healthy mind, body, and soul!

There is no magic when it comes to Nutrition and there is no argument to the fact that nutrition promotes healthy living. Serious illnesses and chronic conditions that lower our quality of life can be prevented if we learn the basics about nutrition. Not to mention that staying healthy through good nutrition will also reduce health care costs.

Huat Yu Eat is Huat Yu Are


Another addition to the “health and wellness” equation is Exercise. Exercise is a key factor in staying healthy. Exercise strengthens the bones, heart, and lungs, tones muscles, improves vitality, relieves depression, and helps you sleep better. With the kind of work that we have, it is important that we embrace this as part of our life style.

Why do I know all of these? I am a practitioner of course! I am very much mindful about the things that I eat and the gym is pretty much an extension of my house. I keep a close watch on the things that I eat because it has bearing on one’s disposition. As the old saying goes, “What you eat is what you are.” As a gym enthusiast, I am a living example of its positive effect to one’s health and lifestyle. Despite the hectic activities and tight schedules that I have, I have never been absent just because of sickness. This proves that fact that good nutrition combined with plenty of exercise and a healthy lifestyle will yield positive out puts for the individual.

Lifestyle. This is about the things that an individual does on a customary basis. I guess one part of employees in this industry’s lifestyle would be cigarettes – I DON’T SMOKE. We all have our reasons but then again its what we do who makes us who we are. I am not a saint to tell people what to do but being an example, practicing what you preach, and living up to your own words would make a whole lot of difference. As they say, Walk the  Talk because you can never change people, you can only influence them.

I also post as a physical trainer (specially to my gym buds) for some friends. I love working with people and helping them create a program that would improve their physical aspect. Exercising and having a regimen will definitely improve one’s physical condition – making them less prone to sickness and more active in life. Having a good build also has in benefits in terms of personal disposition – confidence to be precise. It makes you look good and feel good about yourself.


This Associate Health & Wellness Program (AHWP) initiative is really something that I am all excited about! I want to help the group create programs for the associates that would demonstrate noticeable results that would in turn influence “others”  to also embrace the initiative. This will definitely be a great avenue for health & wellness enthusiasts to be  able to share what they know with their colleagues.

And so I say, WORK HAPPY, BE HAPPY, and STAY HEALTHY! It’s really fun here at ADP!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

ADP Philippines at Corporate Social Responsibility

Last year lang ay lumipat ako ng kumpanya. Well the usual na dahilan of course - better compensation. But when I GOT IN, honestly hindi lang yung magandang sahod at awesome na benefits na nagustuhan ko kundi pati na rin yung suporta nila sa mga empleyado nila at sa komunidad na rin - tawag nila dito ay Corporate Social Responsibility. Which is something na sobrang malapit sa puso ko!

Eh nano naman ba ang ibig sabihin ng Corporate Social Responsibility?
Recent Home Build Project Spearheaded by the Community Pillar


Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR has been defined by Lord Holme and Richard Watts in The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s publication ‘Making Good Business Sense’ as “…the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community and society at large".

Kung medyo nalalabuan ka pa ganito na lang, isipin mo na ito yung PAY IT FORWARD scheme ng mga malalaking kumpanya at mga korporasyon. Yung tipong mga charity works nila. This is how they  create a positive impact on society while doing business.

Based on what I know, lahat ng kumpanya ay may two point agenda- to improve qualitatively (the management of people and processes) and quantitatively (the impact on society). Yung pangalawa is as important as the first and stake holders of every company are increasingly taking an interest in “the outer circle”-the activities of the company and how these are impacting the environment and society.  

Pasahan ng Hollow Blocks


Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is a provider of business outsourcing solutions. ADP offers a range of human resource, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions. It is a provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine, recreational vehicle, and heavy equipment dealers throughout the world. ADP is one of four U.S. companies to get a AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor's (S&P) and Moody's. ASTIG NG PROFILE noh? I officially joined ADP Philippines July 11, 2011.

Habang Hinihintay si Manong Driver - Sige PECTURE

Going back, I said that you cannot tell people what they should do (from my first post). Sa ADP PH, I met a lot of great people who shared the same interest and passion as I do, especially pagdating sa pagtulong sa kapwa, charity, volunteers, saka mga outreach programs. In fact even the general manager himself lend me a hand in one of my outreach programs. It is one of the company's advocacy - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY!

Sa Sako Wag Sa Kamera


I have been with quite a few companies here in Metro Manila but ADP PH is honestly the only one that really placed its prime towards giving back to the community. Sa ngayon, we have what we call as the C.I.R.C.L.E Program (you will find out more about the C.I.R.C.L.E. once you become part of our company) which is geared towards corporate social responsibility. It is divided into three pillars - Community, Learning, and Environment.

CIRCLE Shirt


Ako ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon na pangunahan ang Community Pillar which is really a big honor for me. Pers taym ko sa ganito kalaking project! Kaya talaga naman na nakakataba ng puso ang tiwala na binigay nila sa akin. Sa ngayon, meron kaming mga programs na nagbibigay daan para sa mga kabahagi ng kumpanya na makiisa sa mga layunin na patungkol sa pagbibigay halaga at pagsuporta sa tatlong pillars. I am super happy to be part of this company!

Ding "Ang Bato"
Bukod sa mga sports fest at outing at team building... Ito talaga yung activity na pinaka gusto ko! Masarap kasi yung feeling na alam mong hindi lang sa pamamagitan ng pera ka makakatulong at nakakatulong sa iba. Alam mo yung habang tulog ka napakagaan ng pakiramdam mo kasi hindi alam na sa isang sulok ng daigdig merong munting tinig na nagdadasal para sayo.

Sabi ng associate ko during one of my 1on1 sessions with him, "WORK HAPPY, BE HAPPY." I am truly happy right now and all that you see here in this page are just actually but ONE OF THE MANY REASONS why I want to stay @ ADP.                                                   


Pay It Forward

Ang larawan ay nagtataglay ng kwento na higit pa sa laman ng isang makapal na libro. Naniniwala ako na higit sa anu pa man, giving back to the community is the best way to thank HIM. Naalala ko yung isa sa mga movie na pinanood sa amin nuong nag-aaral ako ng college which really inspired me a lot. It showed how a small deed can change the world - PAY IT FORWARD.

 
YOU NEED NOT BE RICH or BE A SUPER STAR para makatulong ka sa kapwa/komunidad mo. All it takes is just a resolution. Ito yung madalas ko nababasa sa mga  anime at manga comics, kapag tipong natatalo na yung bida, he/she is always encouraged to be more RESOLVED. I think sa translation nila ang ibig nilang sabihin ay TRUE DECICATION and REAL COMMITMENT to your PASSION.

Siguro nga isa lamang itong maliit na hakbang pero salamat sa mga taong naniniwala, naniwala, at sumuporta... malayo na ang narating nito. I encourage people to do good things and deeds no matter how small. After all, its not really about how much you give that matters, its the purpose and the intention.

December Outreach
December 2012 Outreach - St. Francis Learning Center

Visiting Parcel's Groto
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Ayun yun oh!
Ngarab Man Uy Tingan
St. Francis Learning Center