Jobstreet by SEEK strengthens Filipino MSMEs through better hiring and stronger teams

For micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), having the right people can make all the difference in sustaining and growing a business. Yet for many entrepreneurs, finding the right talent remains a challenge, particularly when working with limited hiring resources.

Around 46% of MSMEs are experiencing a talent crisis, even as 72% plan to expand their workforce, according to a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). 

Recognizing this gap, Jobstreet by SEEK is strengthening its support for Filipino MSMEs by bringing recruitment expertise, digital hiring tools, and business resources closer to local entrepreneurs.

Jobstreet by SEEK awards “But First, Coffee” as the winner of BizBayani Employer Excellence Awards

DITO BizBayan’s MSME Head Gabriel Cui, DITO Telecommunity’s Chief Revenue Officer Atty. Adel Tamano, But First, Coffee’s  Founder  Anna Magalona-Go, Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines’ Managing Director Dannah Majarocon, DITO Telecommunity’s President & CEO Eric Alberto and DITO Telecommunity’s Deputy Chief Revenue Officer Luis Ignacio Lopa at the DITO BizBayani Awards

Jobstreet by SEEK has named homegrown coffee brand “But First, Coffee” as the recipient of the BizBayani Employer Excellence Award at the recent inaugural DITO BizBayani Awards. The special award was provided by the leading career platform in recognition of business leaders who have built high-performing, people-first workplaces while creating meaningful employment opportunities. 

Jobstreet by SEEK bridges skills gap and boosts MSME growth with Go Negosyo

Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines’ Head of Marketing, Joey Yusingco at the Trabaho at Negosyo event

Jobstreet by SEEK, the leading online job platform, reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the gap between employment and entrepreneurship at the recent “Trabaho at Negosyo” initiative of Go Negosyo at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. By serving as a key institutional partner, Jobstreet by SEEK is championing its mission to provide a job for every Filipino while empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through digital transformation and AI readiness.

The “Trabaho at Negosyo” initiative aims to centralize MSMEs as primary drivers of high-value job creation. The platform’s participation highlights its role as a proactive enabler of this mission, providing the tools and insights necessary to build a future-ready workforce.

Jobstreet by SEEK: Hiring mistakes can be costly for MSMEs

Building winning teams starts with the right platform

Employees are the backbone of every organization, especially for Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Essentially, hiring talent is a make-or-break step for businesses, and a single hiring mistake can cost an average of Php 740,000, which can have significant and costly consequences for MSMEs that rely heavily on limited resources.

As part of its advocacy to empower MSMEs, Jobstreet by SEEK, a leading online job portal, equips hirers from small businesses to leverage available tools and its pool of talent that best matches their needs.

Eastern Communications expands footprint in Pangasinan to spur growth and digitalization among MSMEs

Eastern Communications and its partners celebrate the growth and digitalization of MSMEs in Pangasinan. [From L to R:] Eastern Communications’ (EC) Regional Sales Senior Account Manager Lawrence Balbin, EC Regional Sales Executive Account Manager Alejandro Carandang, EC Enterprise Segment Marketing Head Gian Conde, EC VP and Head of Sales Michael Castaneda, EC AVP & Head of Marketing Jed Estanislao, United Pangasinan ICT Council President Edmundo Casulla, Urdaneta City Mayor’s Special Advisor for Economic Affairs Gary Beltran, Pangasinan Provincial Government Department Head and PEDIP Officer Atty. Raymundo Bautista Jr., EC Regional Sales Division Head Anthony Co, and EC Strategic Segment Marketing Head Antonio Casas.

Eastern Communications, the pioneer telecommunications company in the Philippines, has taken another significant step to bolster its commitment to support the growth and digitalization of local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by extending its services in Pangasinan Province. 

917Ventures creates MSME ecosystem to address digitalization woes

Philippine venture builder seeks to help digitalize the 1 million-strong MSMEs in the country

917Ventures, the leading venture builder in the Philippines, has established six startups dedicated to supporting MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) in their digital transformation efforts, from securing funding and upskilling to expanding their customer reach.

Opening a business in the Philippines? Here’s what you need to know to get started

In the Philippines, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 99.58% of all businesses in the country and employ 64.67% of the entire workforce and are the driving force of the economy. These businesses, which include small community stores or sari-sari stores, water refilling stations, laundry stations, and many others, not only contribute to the country's GDP but also provide essential services to the local communities.

Such is the outsized importance of MSMEs that the United Nations (UN) designated every June 27 as International MSME Day to raise awareness on their immense contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These enterprises play a pivotal role in driving local and national economies while also supporting the livelihoods of the working poor, women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

Empowering MSMEs through digital innovation: Globe’s 917Ventures discusses business focus on MSME market in 2022

Globe’s corporate venture builder 917Ventures announced in a recent panel discussion that they are keen on growing their micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) clientele in the coming year through sustainable digital innovations offered by its portfolio companies.

The session consisted of speakers from digital marketing solutions firm AdSpark, loyalty and e-commerce solutions provider RUSH, Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging platform M360, and self-service dashboard iNQUiRO.