Rommel Sergio

Education history

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (July 2015)
    University of Liverpool (AACSB Accredited)
    • With High Distinction
  • Postdoctoral Bridge to Business Program (June 2011)
    Tulane University (AACSB Accredited)
    • AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) endorsed program
    • Certified as AQ (Academically Qualified) to teach in Management and Marketing
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (May 2008)
    De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
    • Summa Cum Laude
    • Most Outstanding Dissertation
  • Master of Arts in Organizational/Industrial Psychology (April 2002)
    Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
    • Excellent Thesis
  • BS Psychology Graduate (April 1996)
    University of Rizal System
    • Excellent Thesis
    • Leadership Excellence Award

Employment history

  • Chair/Associate Professor (September 2011 – present)
    Human Resource Management Program, School of Business Administration
    Canadian University of Dubai
    • Teaches business courses in Undergraduate School of Business: Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Development, Strategic HRM, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Organization Behavior, Marketing Research, International HRM, Professional Selling, and Customer Relationship Management.
    • Teaches business courses in Graduate School (MBA): Organization Behavior, HRM, Organizational Development and Change, Leadership and Motivation.
    • Chair, HRM, February (2012 – present)
    • Practicum Supervisor, HRM, February (2012 – present)
    • MBA Course Coordinator (Leadership and Motivation/ Organizational Development and Change, HRM MBA), (September 2011–June 2012)
    • Conducts consultation with undergraduate and MBA students.
    • Spearheads research work.
    • Citations
      • Most Outstanding Faculty in Research, 2013
      • Excellent Course Files, 2012
  • Adjunct Faculty (June 2010 – August 2011)
    School of Business Administration
    Canadian University of Dubai
  • Assistant Professor (September 2010 – June 2011)
    College of Business Administration
    American College of Dubai
    • Taught courses in HRM/Development, Strategic HRM, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Organization Behavior, Principles of Management, Principles of Marketing, and Marketing ­­­Research.
    • Conducted consultation with students.
    • Spearheaded research work.
  • Assistant Professor (September 2008 – September 2010)
    College of Business Administration
    American University in the Emirates
    • Taught courses in General Education and Business: General Psychology, HRM, Business Ethics, Organization Behavior, Business Practices in GCC, Introduction to Marketing, Principles of Management, and Marketing Research.
    • Served as HR Manager for a year and a half before teaching full time at the College of Business
    • Conducted consultation with undergraduate students.
    • Conducted and published research work.
  • Associate Professor (October 2000 – September 2008)
    Behavioral Sciences Department
    De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
    • Taught major subjects such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology (HRM), Theories of Personality, Introduction to Counseling, Psychological Research, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Training and Development, and Social Psychology.
    • Conducted tutorials, lectures, workshops, and student field excursions.
    • Initiated and developed course material with appropriate advice and support from senior staff.
    • Prepared and delivered lectures and seminars, and held committee head in curriculum development.
    • Conducted research and head the chair of research in the department.
    • Supervised on-the-job-trainees in the undergraduate and master’s level; also facilitated field research and counseling for students and parents
    • Citations
      • Outstanding Faculty (Department), 2007
      • Finalist, Most Outstanding Faculty (Institution) , 2007
      • Outstanding Faculty (College) , 2007
      • Outstanding Teaching Performance Award (College) , 2007
      • Service Award (College) , 2003
      • Active in Professional Organization Award (University) , 2002
  • HR Manager (February 1997 – October 2000)
    Human Resources
    Tricon Technical Services, Inc. (manpower services of Intel Philippines)
    • Provided manpower services to clients in the manufacturing firms through systematic and programmed target selection process and conducted training and guidance to recruitment team on policies, process, and regulatory issues.
    • Has hired engineers, managers, and staff
    • Oversaw the implementation of culture management programs, activities and communication campaigns related to corporate vision, mission, values, employee value proposition.
    • Designed and evaluated of training programs according to training needs assessment results.
    • Implemented performance management systems and programs.
    • Ensured site awareness and participation in the semi-annual employee satisfaction survey and monitoring and documenting initiatives taken based on survey results.
    • Took care of the overall HR functions.
  • Recruitment Assistant (May 1996 – February 1997)
    Human Resources
    Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
    • Conducted sourcing of prospective applicants and sent out telegram for interview and testing schedules; administered, evaluated, and interpreted psychological tests and handled preliminary interview of applicants; took charge of manpower pool reservation; conducted background and character investigation to applicants
  • Consultancy roles
    • Institutional Research and Planning (July – September 2011)
      Canadian University of Dubai
    • Training and Development ( 2010 – present)
      Washington Institute
    • Human Resource ( 2008 – 2009)
      Saferdriver
    • Organizational Development ( 2004 – 2008)
      St Dominic College of Arts and Sciences
    • Organizational Development (2005 – 2007)
      St. Dominic Medical Center, Inc.

Research

  • Opulencia, M.J., Sergio, R.P., Misajon, M.J. (2015). Training Interventions in Strengthening Technical Capability of Selected Organizations the Philippines, Elsevier, Procedia Economics and Finance, 3(1), 1624-1627.

  • Sergio, R.P., Dungca, A.P., Ormita, L.A., Gonzales, J.O. (2015). Emotional Intelligence, Work-Family Conflict, and Work Values among Customer Service Representatives: Basis for Organizational Support, Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research, 2(1), 218-224.

  • Sergio, R.P., Dungca, A.P., Ormita, L.A., Opulencia, M.J.C. (2015). What is the Value of Soft Skills?: Emotional Intelligence and Work Values in Global Work Environment, Advances in Business and Economic Development Journal, 18(1), 218-224.

    Sergio, R.P., Dungca, A.P., Ormita, L.A., Opulencia, M.J.C. (2015). What is the Value of Soft Skills?: Emotional Intelligence and Work Values in Global Work Environment, International Conference on Business Administration, Dubai, UAE.

  • Sergio, R.P., Ormita, L.A., & Dungca, A.P. (2015). The Demographic Variables and Emotional Intelligence as Correlates of Work Attitudes towards Organizational Development, Journal of Economics and Business Management, 6(2), 45-64.

    Sergio, R.P., Ormita, L.A., & Dungca, A.P. (2015). The Demographic Variables and Emotional Intelligence as Correlates of Work Attitudes towards Organizational Development, 2013 4th International Conference on Economics, Business and Management, Sydney, Australia.

  • Sergio, R.P., Antiado, D.A., and Tawadrous, M.I.M. (2014). The Facilitating Role of Emotional Intelligence on Job Performance: Cases of Gulf Cooperation Council Bank Managers, 2nd Global Conference in Education, Business, Engineering and Sciences, Hong Kong, China.

  • Caranto, M.M. and Sergio, R.P. (October 2014). Telecommuting as Determinant of Job Satisfaction and its Relation to Traditional Work Environment as Perceived by Individual Contributors and Supervisors, 2nd Global Conference in Education, Business, Engineering and Sciences, Hong Kong, China.

  • Gernal, L.M, Sergio, R.P., & Shuali, M.A. (2013). Looking Ahead: Scanning Change Management and its Implications to Human Resource Management Practices, The International Journal of Business and Management, 7(1), 1-17.

    Gernal, L.M, Sergio, R.P., & Shuali, M.A. (October 2014). Looking Ahead: Scanning Change Management and its Implications to Human Resource Management Practices, 2nd Global Conference in Education, Business, Engineering and Sciences, Hong Kong, China.

  • Sergio, R.P., Hao, A.R., & Rodrin, C.D. (2013). Motivational Factors and Coping Mechanisms of Overseas Filipino Workers in Selected Countries in Asia: Implications to Job Satisfaction, The International Journal of Business and Management Research, 5(1), 30-49.

  • Dungca, A.L., Gonzales, O.L., & Sergio, R.P. (2013). The Role of Emotional Competence on Work/Family Conflict: A Cross-Cultural Examination towards Organizational Change, Global Business Research Symposium Conference Proceedings, 8(1), 1-16.

  • Sergio, R.P., Marcano, E.R. (2013). The Emotional Intelligence and Demographic Profile Variables as Predictors of Job Performance among Bank Managers in the Middle East, International Journal of Arts and Sciences, 6(2), 67-91.

    Sergio, R.P., Marcano, E.R. (2013). The Emotional Intelligence and Demographic Profile Variables as Predictors of Job Performance among Bank Managers in the Middle East, Harvard University, Boston, USA.

  • Marcano, E.R. and Sergio, R.P. (2011). Psychological Capital: Implications for Business Schools, The International Journal of Business and Management Research, 4(1), 19-42.

  • Al Rawi, S.M., Gernal, L.M, & Sergio, R.P. (2011). Managing Talent for Competitive Advantage: Perspectives from Gulf Cooperation, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1 (1), 116-127.

    Al Rawi, S.M., Gernal, L.M, & Sergio, R.P. (August 2011). Managing Talent for Competitive Advantage: Perspectives from Gulf Cooperation, Asian Conference for Academic Journal and Higher Education Research, Cagayan De Oro, Philippines.

  • Sergio, R.P. (2011). The Software Component of the Mind Vis-à-vis Job Performance: Perspectives and Implications, International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(1), 75-83.

  • Sergio, R.P. (2008). Life During Lockup: A Phenomenological Study on Male Municipal Inmates’ Criminal Propensity, The Dominican Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(1), 59-88.

    Sergio, R.P. (July 2009). Life During Lockup: A Phenomenological Study on Male Municipal Inmates’ Criminal Propensity, 11th European Congress of Psychology, Oslo, Norway.

  • Hilario, P.V., Montano, J.M. & Sergio, R.P. (2008). The Psychodynamic Model of Career Decisions of Selected Retireable Faculty: Implications to Career Counseling, Philippine Journal of Counseling Psychology, 7(1), 49-69.

  • Sergio, R.P. (2002). Emotional Intelligence and Intelligence Quotient as Determinants of Job Performance Among Plant Supervisors in Manufacturing Firms, Sinag, 7(2), 64-73.

  • Antiado, D.A., Sergio, R.P., and Tawadrous, M.I.M. (October 2014). Frames of Effective Teaching from a Higher Education Institution: A United Arab Emirates Case, 2014 International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Hong Kong, China.

  • Sergio, R.P., Opulencia, M.J.C., Antiado, D.A., and Tawadrous, M.I.M. (July 2014). Human Resource Managers’ Perspectives on Managing Talent for Competitive Advantage: Tales from the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, 2014 Cambridge Business & Economics Conference, Cambridge University, UK.

  • Sergio, R.P., Ormita, L.A., Dungca, A.P. and Gernal, L.M. (July 2014). Emotional Intelligence, Work/Family Conflict and Work Values among Customer Service Representatives, International Conference on Business and Information, Osaka, Japan.

  • Sergio, R.P. (June 2014). Roaring out of Recession: Organizational Strategies during Downturn from Selected Private Companies in the Middle East, 9th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Vancouver, Canada.

  • Sergio, R.P., Haladay. D., Napicol, S.C, and Clores, R. (March 2013). Human Resource Management Practices and Challenges Towards Organizational Development: Middle East Cases, International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference for Academic Disciplines, Paris, France.

  • Antiado, D.A., Sergio, R.P., and Tawadrous, M.I.M. (November 2013). Constructs on Characteristics of Effective Teaching from a Higher Education Institution: Basis for Effective Teaching Program, Second International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Science, Dubai, UAE.

  • Sta. Ana, A.O., Frega, D.A., Sergio, R.P. (August 2013). The Work Values of Young Professional in a Multi-Cultural Environment, 8th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic.

  • Antiado, D.A., Sergio, R.P., Tawadrous, M.I.M. (April 2013). An Exploratory Study of the Students’ Multiple Intelligences and its Implications to Effective Teaching: A Tale from an American University in the United Arab Emirates, International Conference for Academic Disciplines, Vienna, Austria.

  • Sergio, R.P., Opulencia, M.J., and Gernal, L.M. (January 2013). Cases of Training and Development Practices and Challenges from Organizations in the United Arab Emirates: Basis for Training Process and Delivery Systems, 9th Eurasian Business and Economic International Conference, Rome, Italy.

  • Opulencia, M.J., Misajon, M. J., Sergio, R.P. (December 2012). Capability Building for Effective and Sustainable Human Development: A Philippine Case, First International Conference on Human Capital and Sustainable Development, American University of Sharjah (in cooperation with Government of Sharjah, Directorate of Human Resources), Sharjah, UAE.

  • Sergio, R.P., Hao, A.R., Rodrin, C.D. (May 2012). The Role of Motivational Factors and Coping Mechanisms on Job Satisfaction of Overseas Filipino Workers in Selected Countries in Asia: Implications to Human Resource Management Practices, Eurasian Business and Economic International Conference, Istanbul, Turkey.

  • Al Shuali, M., Gernal, L.M. & Sergio, R.P. (June 2011). Scanning Cross-Cultural Orientations of Omani Employees: Links Toward Human Resource Management Policies and Practices in Telecommunication Setting, International Conference on Innovation and Management, Penang, Malaysia.

  • Sergio, R.P. (March 2010). The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Intelligent Science and Technology, Second International Conference on Intelligent Science and Technology in Association with The Institution of Engineering and Technology – UK, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Sergio, R.P. (May 2008). A Phenomenological Study on Male Municipal Inmates’ Subjective-Well-Being, 20th Annual Convention, Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, USA.

  • Sergio, R.P. (August 2007). psCYBERchology: Implications of the Perceived Factors on Online Gaming Addiction to Hardcore Gamers, The 23rd Psychological Association of the Philippines Annual Conference, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.

  • Sergio, R.P. (August 2007). Telecommuting versus Traditional Work Environment as Quality of Worklife Among Plant Supervisors, College of Liberal Arts, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas City, Philippines.

Conferences

  • International Conference on Business and Information (July 2014)
    Osaka, Japan
  • International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference for Academic Disciplines (March 2013)
    Paris, France
  • 2013 4th International Conference on Economics, Business and Management (December 2013)
    Sydney, Australia
  • 2nd International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Science (November 2013)
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • 8th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (August 2013)
    Prague, Czech Republic
  • International Journal of Arts and Sciences (May 2013)
    Harvard University, Boston, USA
  • International Conference for Academic Disciplines (April 2013)
    Vienna, Austria
  • 40th Academy of International Business Conference (March 2013)
    Association to International Business , United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter
    Aston Business School, Birmingham, UK
  • 8th Eurasian Business and Economic International Conference (January 2013)
    Rome, Italy
  • 1st International Conference on Human Capital and Sustainable Development (December 2012)
    American University of Sharjah (in cooperation with Government of Sharjah) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Eurasian Business and Economic International Conference (May 2012)
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Asian Conference for Academic Journal and Higher Education Research (August 2011)
    Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
  • International Conference on Innovation and Management (June 2011)
    Penang, Malaysia
  • Second International Conference on Intelligent Science and Technology (March 2010)
    (in Association with The Institution of Engineering and Technology–UK)
    Tamil Nadu, India
  • 11th European Congress of Psychology (July 2009)
    Oslo, Norway
  • 20th Annual Convention, Association for Psychological Science (May 2008)
    Chicago, USA
  • The 23rd Psychological Association of the Philippines Annual Conference (August 2007)
    Tagbilaran City, Philippines
  • Dean’s Research Award (August 2007)
    De La Salle University-Dasmariñas College of Liberal Arts
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines

Speaking engagements

  • Commencement address: URS: Transforming Educational Landscape Beyond 2015 (April 2015)
    14th Commencement Exercises University of Rizal System
    Morong, Rizal, Philippines
  • Keynote: Second Global Conference in Education, Business, Engineering and Sciences (October 2014)
    International Association of Multidisciplinary Research
    Hong Kong, China
  • Keynote: International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (October 2014)
    International Association of Multidisciplinary Research
    Hong Kong, China
  • Writing Research in Journal Publication (July 2014)
    Imus Institute, College Department
    Cavite, Philippines
  • Towards Enhancement of Competencies of Students and Faculty (July 2014)
    University of Rizal System Undergraduate Program
    Morong, Rizal, Philippines
  • Research Writing and Publication (July 2014)
    University of Rizal System Graduate School
    Morong, Rizal, Philippines
  • URS Teacher Education Leadership Congress in Research and Service Learning (October 2013)
    University of Rizal System
    Morong, Rizal, Philippines
  • Human Resource Management in Today’s World: Trends and Competencies (October 2013)
    De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines
  • Writing Research Proposals (July 2013)
    Regus Business Center Middle East Research Academy
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Upfront in Facing Challenges and in Breaking New Grounds (April 2013)
    College of Science and College of Engineering recognition rites University of Rizal System
    Morong, Rizal, Philippines
  • Lecture series: Life Skills for Success: Mining for the Gold (December 2012)
    College of Nursing
    Tagaytay City, Philippines
  • Social Networks vis-à-vis Brand Image: A Peep through the Practice of Brand Marketing (October 2012)
    Fourth Marketing and Branding Congress Alleem Business Congress
    Sharjah, UAE
  • Enhancing Managerial Skills (November 2011)
    SaferDriver
    Dubai, UAE
  • Writing for Business Correspondence (October 2009)
    Dubai Media Inc., American University in the Emirates
    Dubai, UAE
  • Getting Organized for a Greater Success (October 2007)
    St. Dominic Medical Center Inc.
    Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
  • Teambuilding on Unity Amidst Individuality (October 2001)
    St Dominic College of Arts and Sciences
    Maragondon, Cavite, Philippines
  • Leadership Training on Self-Awareness and Basic Leadership Training for Student Leaders (July 2006)
    Maragondon, Cavite, Philippines

  • Shaping Future Lasallian Leaders Today (October 2006)
    Calaca, Batangas, Philippines

Editorship and affiliations

  • Editor/Reviewer (August 2013-present)
    Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research
  • Senior Member (July 2013-present)
    International Economics Development Research Center
  • Editorial Board (February 2013-present)
    Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Associate Editor (March 2012-present)
    IAMURE International Journal of Business and Management
  • Editorial Board Member (December 2011-present)
    The Asian Journal of Business and Governance
  • Editorial Review Board (October 2011-present)
    The International Journal of Business and Management Research
  • Chair (Middle East and North American) (September 2011-present)
    International Accreditation of Academic Journals, International Association of Multidisciplinary Research Journal
  • Professional Member (April 2011-present)
    Academy of International Business
  • Editorial Board Member (April 2011-present)
    International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Associate Fellow (June 2009-present)
    European Psychological Association
  • Publication Board Member (May 2007-2008)
    Journal of Humanities
  • Executive Director (September 2000-2004)
    Afro-Asian Psychological Association
  • Board Member (August 2000-2003)
    LDC Research and Educational Development Center for Professionals
  • Editorial Consultant (June 2007-2008)
    Dominican Research Journal
  • Associate Member (April 2007-present)
    Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc.
  • Associate Member (August 2008-present)
    Psychological Association of the Philippines

Awards

  • Top 50 Global Educators Award (2016)
    Oxford Journal:International Journal of Business and Economics, Cambridge University
  • Bagong Bayani Award (2016)
    Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Overseas Employment Agency
    Manila, Philippines
  • Presidential Award (2016)
    Commission on Filipino Overseas
    Manila, Philippines
  • Kabayan of the Year nominee (May 2015)
    Kabayan Weekly
    Dubai,UAE
  • Outstanding World Researcher Award (October 2014)
    International Association of Multidisciplinary Research
    Hong Kong, China
  • Outstanding Asian Faculty in Human Resource Management (September 2014)
    World Education Congress; sponsored by Emirates NBD and Gulf Medical University
    Dubai,UAE
  • Most Outstanding Faculty in Research (AY 2012-2013)
    Canadian University of Dubai
    Dubai,UAE
  • Commendation for Excellent Course Files (AY 2011-2012)
    Canadian University of Dubai
    Dubai,UAE
  • Outstanding Faculty (AY 2006-2007)
    DLSU-Dasmariñas
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines
  • Most Outstanding Faculty (AY 2005-2007)
    DLSU-Dasmariñas
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines
  • Outstanding Faculty, AY 2006-2007 (AY 2006-2007)
    DLSU-Dasmariñas
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines
  • Outstanding Teaching Performance Award (AY 2006-2007)
    DLSU- Dasmariñas
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines
  • Service Award (AY 2002-2003)
    DLSU-Dasmariñas
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines
  • Active in Professional Organization Award (AY 2002-2003)
    DLSU-Dasmariñas
    Dasmariñas City, Philippines

Citations

  • Dr. Rommel Sergio:Teaching to Inspire and Touch Lives (August 2014)
    The Filipino Times
  • Human Resource Management:The Heart of the Organization (May 22, 2014)
    Kabayan Weekly
  • Workaholism:A Disease (March 28, 2014)
    Gulf Today
  • Higher EI makes you a better leader
    • Gulf News (July 28)
    • Knowledge and Human Development Authority

Community service

  • Founder of Dr. Rommel Sergio Scholarship Foundation, a scholarship programme for students of University of Rizal System
  • Volunteer trainer/facilitator on behavioral classroom management series for teachers and on career mapping sessions for senior students
  • Volunteer counseling psychologist to male municipal inmates through art therapy
  • Volunteer speaker/adviser on organizational behavior and skills learning, and adult leader training courses