People Management Association of the Philippines president Angelina Mukhi: 2021 is our year for recovery, rebuilding. Firms have struggled to ensure we operate with continuity, provide safety for people working at home and on-site.
PMAP says provision of counselling services among the approaches many employers have taken to address mental health concerns of personnel.
PMAP cites importance of provision of office tools in helping personnel working from home much more efficiently.
PMAP reminds enforcement of health protocols important especially for those reporting to the office to ensure they're safe from the virus.
PMAP: Our advocacy is to make sure our employees feel the company's full support. When the employer adopts measures like cuts or lesser benefits, it needs to be done with dialogue so the employee does not feel less cared for.
PMAP: Employers and employees are doing their best now. When there are misperceptions, these can be solved by collaboration and communication.
KonsultaMD Chief Operating Officer Cholo Tagaysay: KonsultaMD gives you access to licensed doctors all through your phone. It is 24/7, unlimited and requires no appointment.
KonsultaMD: Going to the hospital will always be better because it's in-person but the problem is they're congested. So telehealth is the next best thing.
KonsultaMD: A doctor can diagnose you, give you prescription, provide you a lab request, give you a medical certificate, walk you through should you have COVID.
KonsultaMD: We're helping decongest hospitals by being the first point of contact for people wondering if they have COVID. Our doctors can classify you as mild, moderate or severe [cases].
KonsultaMD says they serve 3 markets: direct to consumer, enterprise, and LGUs. Under enterprise, companies bundle KonsultaMD with their employees' HMO benefit. LGUs also use KonsultaMD to supplement their local health center.
KonsultaMD says employees of their enterprise or LGU partners can access their services for free.
KonsultaMD assures same confidentiality exercised in in-person consultation exercised in consultations with their doctors.
Callers may also avail of KonsultaMD's health plan free of charge for a month by texting "KMD" to 22566002. They may then download the app from Google Play Store or the App Store.
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