AsCom Anacay visits COA ROIX

Commission on Audit  Local Government Sector Assistant Commissioner Joseph B. Anacay  met with 158  COA Regional Office IX personnel last September 26,2019  at the COA ROIX Training Center, Cabatangan for a short dialogue.

RegionaI Director Visitacion Q. Mendoza formally opened the program, which was followed by   Presentation of COA ROIX Profile.  Director Mendoza briefly discussed the territorial map of Region IX as well as the Manning  structure and Inventory of Personnel.

During his speech, AsCom Anacay discussed the importance of Work- Life balance. As auditors, maintaining work-life balance helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the workplace. He emphasized that chronic stress is one of the most common health issues in the workplace. More so, a good work/life balance can enable employees to feel more in control of their working life which could lead to Increased productivity, Improvements in employee health and well-being and deeper loyalty, commitment and motivation amongst employees.

He added that work-life policies and flexible working practices can also help employers Increase engagement and commitment levels, lessen negative organizational stress and reduce Staff Turnover and Recruitment Costs.

Assistant Regional Director Daphne Grace P. Bellen formally closed the program which was finally capped off by short socialization over meals and drinks.