Leading online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK released the results of its Employee Job Happiness Index 2024 survey, highlighting the most sought-after employers among Filipino jobseekers.
San Miguel Corp. emerged as the top private company of choice, followed by Accenture and Ayala Corp. Other highly desired companies are Google, JP Morgan Chase & Co., SM Development Corp. (SMDC), Nestle, Globe, Procter & Gamble, Aboitiz, Amazon, BDO Unibank Inc. and Emapta.
Among government agencies and NGOs, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) topped the list, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) securing second and third places.
Other popular entities include the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the United Nations and the Department of Health (DOH), among others.
Filipino jobseekers identified work schedule, company reputation and organizational values as the key traits influencing their choice of employers. Work culture, benefits (monetary and non-monetary) and job security also play significant roles.
Thirty-eight percent of jobseekers mainly rely on social and traditional media, while 17 percent access company websites and 14 percent trust word-of-mouth to gather information about potential employers.
Companies are encouraged to leverage these platforms to promote their initiatives and values.
The survey revealed that 39 percent of companies offer salary increases, while 13 percent provide flexible working hours. Other strategies to boost employee morale include promotions and additional vacation leave.
Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines managing director Dannah Majarocon said prioritizing these aspects could improve job satisfaction and talent retention while inspiring employees to share positive experiences.
“We at Jobstreet by SEEK believe that hirers may reach a whole new pool of potential talent to their organizations by considering new approaches to hiring and promoting open positions. We also continue to provide hirers tips and guidance on how to promote their companies in various platforms, while also providing jobseekers some key skills in promoting their talent,” she said.
