Talent solutions platform Workbank built on the Filipino virtue of malasakit
The employment solutions firm notes that it
was out of malasakit, the unique
Filipino virtue that can be best described as compassion, that drove them to
create the innovative portal. In a speaking engagement at the People Management
Association of the Philippines (PMAP) General Assembly, Reggie Fernandes,
Workbank’s Country Head shared that opportunities exist in the Philippine
market through its increasing employment rate and young workforce. Fernandes
noted that while millennials and post-millennials already make up nearly half
of the local workforce, majority of the unemployed also come from these
segments.
Workbank’s Co-Founder and Chairman, Jaison
Francis, who has had a long-spanning relationship with Filipino workers as a
recruiter pointed out that driven by his malasakit
for Filipinos, he realized that he could do more for them. “The Internet and
mobile devices are a meaningful touch point for us because this is where we can
reach the majority of applicants – this is why we exist in this space. However,
we have gone beyond setting up a traditional job portal and decided we ought to
invest in the people. Workbank doesn’t just connect job seekers and recruiters
– it also provides guidance and support for interviews, pre-employment requirements and assistance even
during their first month at work,” Francis said.
In its commitment to investing in job
seekers, Workbank has also sought strategic partnerships with the likes of
Zalora and Grab that provide exclusive
perks like discounts for job seekers. “Our
number one commitment is to invest in our talents so that they can land the
jobs they aspire for. Finding likeminded partners who can help us see this into
fruition is what we will consistently try to build on. We’re glad to have an
already impressive roster at the moment but look forward to other partners who
will be joining us in the near future”, Fernandes said.
Job seekers can begin signing up for free on their website as they gear up for their official launch in early 2019.
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