Despite the ongoing digital shift, 70% of enterprises in the Philippines still heavily rely on physical paperwork for their operations. This dependence on paper is not only costing businesses in terms of time but is also draining financial resources that could be better invested elsewhere.

In an era where contracts are signed with a click and deals close without paper, the way we sign documents has completely changed. But with this shift comes confusion: are digital signatures and electronic signatures the same thing? At first glance, they might sound identical—after all, both allow you to sign without pen and paper. However, there’s a big difference in how they work, how secure they are, and when you should use them. Knowing the distinction is crucial for businesses and professionals who want to ensure their agreements are not only fast and convenient, but also legally valid and tamper-proof.

The employee experience plays a vital role in shaping a company’s success. In the Philippines, where a unique blend of cultural values like bayanihan (community spirit) and strong familial bonds shape workplace dynamics, leveraging technology to enhance this experience is both strategic and meaningful.

Human Resources is one of the departments in a business or corporation that needs signatures very often. From employee agreements to benefits and payroll forms, from performance evaluations to compliance documents, HR may require signatures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance as well as for documentation of the agreements between companies and their employees.

Recruitment, as we mentioned, involves a very lengthy and challenging documentation process — especially when it comes to facilitating new employment contracts. ‍Electronic or digital signature platform, such as those offered by Twala, can help your business take the pain out of this aspect of recruitment.