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In bad company
The Freeman
|October 08, 2025
How can you tell if you’re working for a bad company? They insist you stay and carry on working despite an earthquake.
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This was allegedly what happened in several Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies in Cebu following the earthquake last September 30.
According to reports, some BPOs insisted that their employees work through the quake or immediately return to work shortly after evacuating. Never mind their fears for own personal safety; never mind their fears for the welfare of their homes or loved ones.
The boss of one company even allegedly locked their doors and threatened his workers.
This story is from the October 08, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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