Busy Bees within a “Hibernating” Economy

Busy Bees within a “Hibernating” Economy

CSI Professionals, Inc. on Corporate Social Responsibility,

“Looking Back and Giving Back”

 

“Tragic, Traumatic, Devastating, An Awakening”.  These are words that could describe the effects of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng to the Philippines.

 

If there is one important Filipino value that needs to materialize among our people during these tough economic times, (as aggravated by frequent natural disasters), it is social responsibility.

 

We have seen efforts carried out by Filipinos all over the world, in the mission to aid our affected brothers and sisters from the recent Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. Organizations and businesses of different types have been facilitating relief efforts and fund-raisers to reach out to the victims.

 

It has been said that in the Philippine setting, corporate social responsibility is about business giving back to society. As a Filipino-American company, CSI Professionals, Inc. want to “look back” and “give back” to our home country, especially during these challenging times.

 

Last October 22, 2009, CSI together with GMA Kapuso Foundation and several Filipino artists gathered in a mission to raise funds for the benefit of the recent typhoon victims. It was a night of enjoyment and unity. Every song sung, dance executed, guitar string plucked and drumset beat, touched and echoed in the hearts of everyone present in the assembly. With a much felt sense of unity and brotherhood, Filipinos, Filipino-Americans and even foreigners participated in becoming ONE for the sake of charity and social responsibility.

 

On the other hand, in the morning of that same day, CSI Professionals, Inc. also reached out to local and international students of Santa Monica College during their job fair. There were many inquiries that gathered by the CSI booth, and a lot of information on CSI’s job openings and employment-based sponsorship was disseminated among students and job hunters from within and outside the campus.

 

Indeed, it was a big and fulfilling day for CSI Professionals, Inc., and it still aims to tap more from the concerned public.

 

Speaking of the concerned public, CSI, in continuation of its marathon of employment and immigration seminars, held another successful session last October 16, 2009 at our Glendale office.

 

A small group was given a specific discussion on employment and US and Canadian employment-based sponsorship, with the help of some of our retained lawyers. Particular questions from the attendees were answered, and personal consultations were made upon request.

 

Another seminar is scheduled to take place on November 6, 2009 and almost all seats are taken. CSI’s marathon of employment and immigration seminars will continue until the end of this year. Call now and reserve your seats! Sitting room for CSI’s seminars are occupied fast.

It’s not over yet. CSI will continue to join and implement efforts through different events and projects. Watch out for announcements on upcoming CSI fund raising activities, job fairs and expo’s.

 

Meanwhile, do not miss the chance to get a FREE seminar on November and December 2009 for your employment and immigration concerns; Contact us through the numbers below and let CSI work FOR you.

To schedule a free consultation and to attend more of CSI’s series of seminars for this year entitled: Immigration Today: Adapting to Change

Contact our office through the details below:

LA Corporate Office: 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90010;

tel. no. 213-487-5059

Glendale Branch Office: 100 N. Brand Blvd. 6^th Floor Glendale, CA 91203;

tel. no. 818-476-0082

Our website is www.csi-professionals.com.

BLOG: csiprofessionalsinc.wordpress.com

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CSI Article for Philippine Times

Dealing with Adversity and the Current Economy:

Filipinos at heart, Filipinos in Action

CSI Professionals Inc. on Reaching Out to Typhoon Victims and Adaptations to Job Placement Concerns

 

Philippines – an archipelago whose weather is characterized by only two seasons (dry and rainy). While it only experiences limited weather patterns, calamities often brought about by such are very powerful and can cause extensive devastation.

 

For the past few weeks, the Philippines experienced two major typhoons which resulted to severe flooding; and per reports, there is another one soon to likely hit the northern part of the Philippines while restoration of the estimated 15 billion worth of damages incurred from Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng are still ongoing.

 

This tragic series of incidents in our home country triggered  the unity and “bayanihan”  among our people. Fellow Filipinos, even those based abroad, and people from other nations are reaching out to give support and donations whether it’s in kind or in cash.

 

Being a Filipino-American company, we at CSI professionals Inc. also want to help our kababayan’s. Participating in the benefit concert organized by GMA Network –  “WE ARE ONE”, we joined with our fellow Pinoys in raising funds for our affected brothers and sisters. This concert featured artists like Ms. Lea Salonga and Quest Crew dance group and other Filipino celebrities last October 22, 2009 at ALEX Theater in Glendale, CA. In addition, CSI will host its own fund drive on November entitled, “Ilakad, Ikanta, Magkaisa para sa Nasalanta” – a walk and promotions with a cause for typhoon victims.

 

People gather in the midst of a crisis; but taking to account these tragedies and the current global economic crisis, we can compare how the Philippines and the U.S. (as different nations),  deal with adversity. In example, U.S. unemployment shooting to 9.8% last September resorted to (if not more) budget cuts from the U.S. governent; while in the Philippines, where unemployment and the peso value have always been issues aside from its other major concerns; plus the fact that it’s now dealing with relief operations and recovery, is still struggling on which problem to attack first and or is suffering from “wrong manipulation of resources.”

 

Like people, different nations have their own ways of treating a problem. Tracing back to U.S. history, it looks like its going to be a V-shape recovery ahead, instead of a W-shaped economoy or double dip recession. The trend seems to be that the smaller job losses there are, the more they will pave way to job gains. We  hope for the same in the Phillipine setting, since this should be another chain reaction of economic trends.

 

How should one deal with a problem? Or better yet, how should one anticipate, prepare for or prevent a problem? We always advise our clients to be ready for possible challenges in employment and immigration concerns. In continuation of our free marathon of seminars, we are hosting another seminar on “Immigration: Adapting to Change” on November 6, 2009. Call our office through the details below to reserve your seat!

 

“The trials of life are far less important than how one deals with them.” Know your employment options and start dealing with them with your own determination and use available resources well. People are out there to help, but proven EXPERTS like CSI Professionals, Inc. have always been there waiting to  help YOU.

 

 

 

CSI Fundraising for the Typhoon Flood Victims

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Affect Change: Ilakad, Ikanta, Magkaisa Para sa Nasalanta

Affect Change: Ilakad, Ikanta, Magkaisa Para sa Nasalanta

CSI Professionals, Inc. on Fund-raising for Typhoon Ondoy Victims

“Everything flows, nothing stands still…No man can cross the same river twice…” – a wise aphorism and saying according to Heraclitus, a pre-Socratic Greek Philosopher.

If the river is the “change”, a man can not cross the “same” river twice because it’s in a constant, flowing movement. Just like the changes that we encounter everyday, even if characterized by sudden or slowly evolving alterations, they are permanent and inevitable and can happen in an instant. Just like the recent calamity that struck the Philippines just a few days ago.

Manila, Philippines – September 26, 2009: typhoon Ondoy hit Metro Manila. Pouring a month’s amount of rainfall in just 6 hours, it caused great flood to the metropolitan and nearby areas. The ruins from its aftermath are heart-breaking, as seen on the news, in pictures and 1^st-hand video footages from witnesses of this terrible disaster. This is yet another challenge to the Philippines and its people, but definitely one of the few that has and will continue to affect great impact as a nation. Aside from remains and debris, what was seen floating (and should continue to emerge so) is the remarkable bayanihan of the Filipino people.

Filipinos, being proofs of resiliency and of democratic practices, know how to attack problems with faith, determination and unity. Reaching out to the victims of Ondoy, it was observable that everyone – civilians, students, celebrities, politicians, organizations, etc. went out their way to help in any way they can. Different rescue and relief operations, charity programs, running of donations, and the like were swiftly implemented extensively to help our affected brothers and sisters.

Just the same, we Filipinos here in America want to reach out to the victims of Ondoy. As a Filipino-American company, CSI Professionals, Inc. will be hosting a fund-raising program: Ilakad, Ikanta, Magkaisa para sa Nasalanta (Fund Raising Event for Typhoon Ondoy Victims). A walk for a cause will initiate the fund drive on October 10, 2009 and all proceeds will be sent to the victims. For more details on our fund drive and to know how you can help Ondoy victims, please see contact details below.

As Manuel L. Quezon III stated in his recent article, “…bayanihan will get us through these terrible days.”

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Just as change is evident in all aspects, US Immigration is not exempted. Applicants have been subjected to more thorough processes toward getting a legal work authorization. Know how you can adapt and prepare for these changes.

To schedule a free consultation and to attend more of CSI’s series of seminars for this year entitled: Immigration Today: Adapting to Change, an October schedule is already available!

Contact our office through the details below:

LA Corporate Office: 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90010;

tel. no. 213-487-5059

Glendale Branch Office: 100 N. Brand Blvd. 6^th Floor Glendale, CA 91203;

tel. no. 818-476-0082

Our website is www.csi-professionals.com.

BLOG: csiprofessionalsinc.wordpress.com

Happy Birthday CSI!!!

CSI Professionals, Inc.’s 13 th Year Anniversary:

Hope and Optimism in US Employment & Immigration

- A Realization of Pinoy Values in a Foreign Land

The sad truth: 62 years of political independence from the American occupation did not cut loose the Philippine’s dependancy on the U.S. For nationalists. The question has always been, “When and how can the Philippines identify itself as true independent country, having to fulfill on its own the long-yearned promise of economic, social and political development through a peaceful and just modern society?

The realization: (based from the opinion of our company’s vice-president, Bb. Marge Ordiales): “For the LONGEST time, many of us merely watched as our leaders carry the ‘burden’ and point the way towards only broken promises. What is more, we have not come forward to ask ourselves what we, individually, ought to be doing or have done to CONTRIBUTE to the supposed effort. While our motivations drive our actions, they can only be truly fulfilled when we realize that only by living in accordance with the HIGH and MIGHTY’s original design when He created us in his image and likeness, can we achieve the real sense of development and “fulfillment.”

CSI Professionals, Inc. for over 13 years of its successful operations in Los Angeles, carries that corporate and individual responsibility and pride in itself, which help Filipino immigrants make their contributions to the Common Good (may it be to their families or in a bigger sphere, their fellowmen). We define such “Immigrant” as a noun being a brave and strong person who takes all the goods and bads to achieve a dream. Those Filipinos pursued their dreams not simply because they could not find one from HOME but because, they believe that within them is a goal that can bring change for the better, not only for themselves but for others.

Everyone knows that it is TOUGH road to leave everything and everybody close to your heart behind and start fresh. Knowing this, CSI Professionals, Inc. celebrates the courage and optimism of an Immigrant by helping them achieve their goals. In the end, seeing families re-unite is our ultimate joy.

Times are also TOUGH in the USA: the economy is now at depression point. Immigration is no longer the turning point of presidential elections. Many employers have been laying off employees, including Filipinos who have pending petitions. To survive this recession, an Immigrant needs a solid hand to support and enlighten them. The most important thing to have now – INFORMATION. The Immigrant can no longer lay back and relax – he/she must know what is upcoming and what the options are, for back-up.

So the highly-appraised land, USA, is in trouble; then it makes more sense now to look back to our own roots and utilize the teachings and values embedded in our Filipino blood.  As we understand, the most important values we have inherited from the Philippines are to assume individual social responsibility and to help others to fully fulfill their potentials.

Thus, CSI Professionals Inc., being fueled by such values, has been conducting a “Marathon of Seminars” to educate the concerned Filipino public.  OnSeptember 18 and 26 2009, CSI will be hosting another GRAND SEMINAR: Immigration Today: Adapting to Change. Our goal is to increase client and public’s awareness by asserting a strong reminder about EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION. The seminar will be a liaison of forces from CSI Professionals Inc. (a leading employment agency) and experienced immigration law firms.

Our guest speakers from prestigious Immigration Firms:

• Nelson & Associates, A  Professional Law Corporation
• Bander Law Firm, LLP
• Ruzanna Poghosyan, Esq.
• Darren Silver and Associates

They will be delving on employment, immigration and sponsorship topics, plus additional and latest information on Canadian Permanent Residency (that can be achieved in 6-12 months!)

The Immigration attorneys will be throughly explaining all the processes involved, but the first concern an applicant needs to address is a petitioner; CSI Professionals, Inc. can help you find a willing and able sponsoring company. We also have a network of capable employers who may absorb an existing petition.

As always, the seminar will be free of charge for our participants, and a panel discussion with our lawyers will be open for the attendees.

Thus, the Grand Seminar is pursuing, yet again, for deeper a reflection and realization of Filipino philosophies and values lived and carried out by CSI Professionals, Inc. based on the 3 Gs: “The Gift of Grace , Gratitude and Grit”, aimed at helping fellow Filipinos with selfless goals for their family and“kapwa-Pinoy’s”.

Due to insistent public demand, we are extending our seminar schedules until October, 2009!

In celebration of CSI’s anniversary, we strive to continue helping our fellowmen to the extent of our tried and tested ability and persistence for quality and absolute service– with OPTISM and HOPE!

To schedule a free consultation here in Los Angeles,

or request information on our next seminar,

Please call and visit us in our office locations:

LA Corporate Office: 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90010;

tel. no. 213-487-5059

Glendale Branch Office: 100 N. Brand Blvd. 6^th Floor Glendale, CA 91203;

tel. no. 818-476-0082

Our website is www.csi-professionals.com.

BLOG: csiprofessionalsinc.wordpress.com

CSI Article

The Laborer and the Employer: Finding themselves

in the same Elevator (going up?)

CSI on Labor Day Celebration and Grand Immigration Seminar

Every 1^st Monday of September, the U.S. celebrates Labor Day in honor of the American Workers and the labor movement.

During the Industrial revolution in the late 1800’s, an average American would work 12-hour days for seven days a week in order to make ends meet. Employers looking for cheaper and practical workers resorted to Child Labor; and this became prominent since such laws were not strongly enforced that time.

Long hours and terrible working conditions such as child labor, paved the way to the formation of American unions who voiced out their demands for better working conditions . On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers marched from city hall to Union Square in New York City, bringing forth the first-ever Labor Day parade. Participants took unpaid day-off’s to honor the American workers, as well as for them to address their issues with employers.

By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of the workers, and on June 28 of the same year, the congress passed an act wherein the first Monday of September of each year will be dedicated to celebrating the glory of workers.

At present, we are just treating this holiday as a day-off from work; but tracing back the history of what made it “special” leads us to realize the importance of human resources in our society and the world, the cycle of economic circumstances, and the adaptations that workers and employers alike undertake in order to survive.

Opportune enough, CSI, along with some law offices is hosting another Grand Seminar this month–“Immigration Today: Adapting to Change” – to be held at our Glendale Branch Office on September 18 and 26, 2009.

This is in continuation of our marathon of informative seminars on EMPLOYMENT and IMMIGRATION. Incidentally and as always, the seminar will be free of charge for the participants.

If you are an interested applicant, we can also give you a FREE consultation to assess your qualifications to suit a specific job opening. Thus, do not forget to bring your resume and passport.

Please call CSI through the details below to make a reservation for you, your family and friends.

CSI will assist you on your placement needs and direct you to immigration experts and lawyers for your employment based applications.

It is not much anymore a case of the dog-eat-dog society, today. Everyone seems to be working on compromises, thus everyone has a share of everything – of benefits and sacrifices.

Crises make the “fall”, hope yields to chance, actions initiate change; and determination makes one invincible.

To schedule a free consultation here in Los Angeles,

or request information on our next seminar,

Please call and visit us in our office locations:

LA Corporate Office: 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90010;

tel. no. 213-487-5059

Glendale Branch Office: 100 N. Brand Blvd. 6^th Floor Glendale, CA 91203;

tel. no. 818-476-0082

Our website is www.csi-professionals.com.

BLOG: csiprofessionalsinc.wordpress.com

The Immigration Battlefield

The Immigration Battlefield:

Suiting Up with the Right Attitude towards Victory

CSI Professionals Inc on Job Seeking during Recession

Recession has been apparent everywhere. More ironically, just recently, the State’s workers assigned to process jobless assistance claims and appeals were ordered to go on temporary leave of absence to save money. (and this does not have that much impact) The recession in the US has started a chain reaction that caused government agencies to be stricter, and businesses to adjust and adapt to the economic change.

Optimism, determination and flexibility are the keys to survival in these turbulent times in employment and immigration. Businesses need to explore practical options inorder to have a better chance of surviving.

Recession has taken a toll on companies and employers, and they can no longer afford to pay such high wages or hire people for one specific position. With these necessities, even applicants need to be flexible in order to handle multiple tasks and assume different positions as needed.

The job hunter then needs to be determined and prepared for the “battlefield” at all costs.  Applicants looking for sponsorship display an array of attitudes during the process.

Indecisive applicants or the ones lost AT battle tend to rush then withdraw their application ; while the more determined ones deeply rely on their will power to find means to finish what they started. This is also observed in the millions who are hopeful for an immigration reform. There is no definite time  as to when  the immigration reform will take place, since the law makers are still in discussion on its scope and implementation; BUT  the resolution for this issue is in process, with it being “long overdue.”

It is always good to know that you are not alone  in this economic struggle and life-changing journey.  It has been said that people gather in the midst of crisis –and this is the perfect time to gather all available sources and experts in helping the concerned public in attaining and continuing their life-long battle to economic survival.

As a job-seeking alien, you should be aware of your options and know where to seek assistance from.  We, at CSI Professionals, Inc. will assist you on your placement needs and direct you to immigration experts and lawyers for your employment based applications. We are in the same battlefield as yours.

On our upcoming article: YOUR RIGHT ATTITUDE – FOR HIRE

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