The Level Up! Podcast Uploan

After 2 years of amazing content, we’re bringing you the last episode of The Level Up Podcast. It's been a fantastic run - we will miss you guys! 

As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect on the year that was. Our most-listened Season 2 episode was How to Be Happy with Dr. Lia Bernardo - it's another how to guide that will support you on your journey to level up every aspect of your life, specially how to keep your head up and remember that YOU'VE GOT THIS!

Hear from Dr. Lia, our happiness doctor, about what you can do to practice love for yourself daily in order to be happy - there are more changes in the new year ahead, so it's worth another listen. Replay this episode every time want to be inspired to become best friends with yourself, and click through to savii.io/podcasts to revisit all of our previous episodes and show notes. 



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In this episode, the conversation continues and we understand how we can keep our employees engaged virtually. We get specific about what initiatives you can include in your 2022 planning to empower employees and keep them invested in each other and in your company. 

As we've discussed extensively throughout this season of Level Up, It all starts with well-being. With homes becoming our offices, companies now need to consider the whole household in building work strategies and benefits. Join us as at this “virtual coffee break” with our HR expert guests and hear their take on how to revolutionize your HR Practices in the year to come.

by Kevin MacLeod, CC BY  Music from FilmMusic.io, CC BY

Produced by Jennifer & Sach Castillo Mixed & edited by Sach Castillo

Work-life is a constant challenge, but this pandemic made us feel a whole lot of emotions. This episode of Level up brings together some of the HR Leaders in the country to give you insights on championing employee engagement in the workplace. They all agree that building a sense of community addresses these anxieties from the employees from the lack of human touch that they are experiencing at the workplace. As HR leaders, they must initiate activities that involve everyone intending to help address their fears, build their morale and keep them motivated in their work. Meet our guests:


Fleur Saguid, VP for People and culture at Uploan works closely with founders to establish a culture that keeps teams connected with culture. 
Eppi Legaspi, Corporate Head of HR of Hospitality Innovators Inc., ensures that her team continuously builds the skills and knowledge of their people to drive people transformation necessary in the hybrid work setting, 
Vanson So, Country HR and Head of People Central, Canva, for the past 10 years, he strives to unpack people's full potential by creating a conducive, safe, inclusive, and diverse environment founded on strong people-centric, and culture-inspired best practices.
Patt Soyao, Founder of Icon Executive Search and Mikel Balansag, CEO of Circa Logica Group give us the consultant's perspective, on  hiring and holding onto the right resources. 

Listen to our latest episode to get tips on how to connect with your employees and create a sense of community in the hybrid work environment and know how our HR Leaders take care of their employees during these trying times.

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Produced by Jennifer & Sach Castillo Mixed & edited by Sach Castillo

To honor world mental health day, the 10th of October, Bea Lim, CEO of the award-winning integrated marketing experience firm TEAM ASIA interviewed our host Jenn for her podcast: Breakfast to Business. We talk shop, we talk life, we talk advocacy and we talk real about the top 3 interests of 14,000 employees surveyed by Uploan - We discussed the giant topic MENTAL HEALTH which was among the top 3 concerns, and provide a roadmap for a mental health policy for the benefit of all the business leaders currently preparing their business strategy for 2022. 

by Kevin MacLeod, CC BY  Music from FilmMusic.io, CC BY

Produced by Jennifer & Sach Castillo Mixed & edited by Sach Castillo

In case you missed it, and to honor mental health awareness month, we're replaying Episode 2 from the first season of the Level Up Podcast. 

In this episode, recorded in May of 2020, Mental Health first aider and Wellnest.ph founder Zarah Hernaez takes us through practical ways to rest your brain and recover from the sustained stress of these pandemic times. 



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Music from FilmMusic.io, CC BY

Produced by Jennifer & Sach Castillo

Mixed & edited by Sach Castillo

On this replay of the first ever episode of Level Up, recorded in March of 2020 (pre-pandemic), Uploan's VP for People and Culture Fleur Saguid tells us where to begin planning YOUR workplace wellness program. She also explains why wellness programs are essential in unlocking the potential of all employees. 

As technology advancements become more aggressive, self-actualization among employees is now seen to be the driving factor towards a happy and satisfied workforce. As an HR leader, how are you going lean in to be part of that journey?

According to Fleur, there is one simple solution: building a workplace wellness program. Elevating employee experience is crucial in keeping your staff engaged and committed.

by Kevin MacLeod, CC BY  Music from FilmMusic.io, CC BY

Produced by Jennifer & Sach Castillo Mixed & edited by Sach Castillo