By S. S. Suarez
They were from different places around the globe. Some came from the Middle East, others from the Americas while the rest were from East Asia. They were bounded by one single purpose. They conspired for one important mission --- that is to share their experience and identify problems in their profession.
This group of people is behind the Filipino Safety Officers & Practitioners from the Philippines and all over the world. To date, this group has over 500 members and growing.
At the forefront of this group is People360 Consulting which has been sponsoring the non-profit advocacy group. These professionals develop and implement health and safety polices to ensure that every worker practice them. This virtual group is a personal advocacy of Engr. Cesar Dumayag, an OSH practitioner for 3 decades. Engineer Cesar, as he is popularly called, is the President & CEO of People360.
Prior to private practice as safety consultant, Engr. Cesar was Head of Safety Department of the Occupational Safety & Health Center, an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment. He placed 9th in the Civil Engineering Board Examination after graduating from the Mapua Institute of Technology where he also teaches Safety Engineering.
Joining Cesar in this advocacy is Roberto de Guzman, the managing director of People360. Robert is the “IT” guy of the group although Cesar appears to be the more “techie” between the two. With his caboodle of Apple products, Cesar is always equipped with the latest offering that technology can offer. Robert’s brainchild is the People360 website that is fast rising with over 300 hits already since it started on September. While Cesar serves as the “conscience” of the group, Robert is the “salesman”. While Cesar keeps the quality of service in the daily operations, Robert tries to monetize these services where proceeds will finance the company’s continuous growth. Their tandem has produced remarkable results in its first year of operations. He is credited for the successful run of e-BOSH by the Occupational Safety and Health Center, the first-ever BOSH course that can be completed on-line.
Completing the cast is Rosanna M. Tubelonia, Training Director of People360. With over 31 year experience, Ana ensures the success of every training event like a well-oiled machine. From telesales to venue and food, she keeps a strict quality control in every aspect of the training preparation. Ana gained experience as Head of Training Department of the Occupational Safety & Health Center and as Consultant of the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Cesar, Robert and Ana formed the troika that propels People360 to new heights. The steady growth of People360 in its first year of operation cannot be downplayed. From a small and humble office, the firm has constructed its own training room and office while purchasing its own service vehicles to ensure quick response and mobility of its inspectors anytime of the day. Led by an aggressive sales team, its profile of clients includes big multinational companies from almost every key industry. It continues to invest on testing equipment and gadgets leaving the competition and customers alike in awe and admiration.
On its first anniversary, the group reviewed their first year performance with much enthusiasm and renewed commitment to excellence. Speaking in a general assembly, Cesar and Robert emphasized the importance of teamwork, professionalism and quality of service. Value for time is value for money. By respecting the time of the customer with on-time quality reports, you earn the customer’s trust and confidence in you.
People360 has raised the bar in third party inspection and testing. While competitors try to cut other players with low prices, People360 provides value for money of its customers. Have you heard about a testing organization that sends its inspector equipped only with a ballpen and paper? Well, that’s what you get for a piecemeal price for testing. If you look for super cheap rates, expect somehow that you will be shortchanged.
Mediocre service is not in the vocabulary of People360. Shortchanging the customers is a serious sin. It’s like putting your life at risk. For People360, safety is a serious business. It is a conspiracy characterized by careful planning and execution. Like a top secret mission, People360 keeps everyone on their toes with its no-nonsense inspection, consultancy and training. It integrates safety solutions for customers like a one-stop shop. You can expect the best from People360 because it expects only the best from its people.
