Work from Home: How to attract talents with home-based jobs

PRESS RELEASE

Filipinos’ work environment is no longer limited by their office location or 8-hour work window. With
the changes brought by technological advancement, job seekers have more options to earn and started
considering work from home opportunities. It keeps them away from congested roads during rush hours and allows them to work productively at home even in the midst of untoward situations.

Education is the most in-demand home-based job specialization with overall average salary of Php37,000 per month followed by Customer Service at Php42,000 average monthly salary and IT/Computer – Software at Php73,000 average monthly salary based on online job portal JobStreet.com database of top home-based job from 2019 to 2020.

Hiring home-based employees is a practical resource if a company is seeking cost-cutting methods. It can also help growing companies, especially startups, with no set revenue yet or those that need manpower but have yet to acquire a physical workplace. Its flexibility is also an advantage, allowing employees to have work-life balance while helping their companies achieve its business goals.

Attracting full-time home-based workers

JobStreet Philippines commissioned the world’s leading research agency KANTAR to conduct the survey “Laws of Attraction” which had more than 18,000 Filipino respondents from top 25 industries across the country. This survey revealed that salary or compensation, career development, and work-life balance are the top three drivers of attraction among Filipinos who prefer work from home opportunities.

Majority of home-based opportunities are full-time with 77.3% share according to JobStreet.com’s
database of homebased jobs in 2019 to 2020.

Attracting full-time home-based job seekers is similar to pulling office-based full-time workers. They
prefer work from home jobs that provide mandatory government benefits (95.5%), double pay during
holidays (93.9%), and high base salary (85.8%).

Aside from promotion opportunities (78.2%) and clear growth plans (70%), hirers can entice home-based candidates by offering skills development or coaching (57.3%) and mentoring programs (51.5%).

Although they are employees working at the comfort of their home, they still expect companies to compensate them for overtime work (82.6%), switch off from work on public holidays (71.4%) especially
if they cater only to the local market, and provide cash equivalent to unused annual leaves (67.4%).

Pulling the part-timers

Home-based part-timers are also considering salary or compensation, career development, and work-
life balance when applying for a job.
More than getting offers with high base salary, LOA showed that part-time home-based job candidates
look for employers that give mandatory government benefits (91.2%), health insurance for their family (88.9%), and double pay during holidays (87.1%).

Promotion (72.9%) and clear growth plans (63.4%) are common demands for all types of employees, but it’s noticeable that even work from home workers want skill development, coaching (57.6%) and other self-development programs (56.5%). They also demand for overtime pay (81.7%), compulsory no work during holidays (69.2%), and flexible working hours (46.5%).

Just like any other employees, home-based workers should also be given the equal importance. And for
employers to be able to pull out the best candidates, they should also bring their a-game to the table
and strategize their recruitment processes according to the demands of their target job seekers.

To discover more on Filipino workforce, visit JobStreet’s LOA portal on
https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/en/cms/employer/laws-of-attraction/.

Jollibee launches TikTok channel, challenges users to act out #KwentongJollibee scenes

Keeping the #KwentongJollibee fever more alive than ever, Jollibee brings Filipinos a brand-new outlet where they can showcase their flair for singing, dancing, and acting, to be shared to a wider audience. Aspiring artists and content creators can share their creativity and talents as Jollibee launches its new channel on one of today’s fastest growing and widely-used social media platforms, TikTok, which has garnered over 1.5 billion downloads.

The #KwentongJollibee TikTok challenge, which encourages users to duet or lip sync the juicy bits of their favorite episode, has swiftly gained 12.7 million views shorty after it was
launched. Done in partnership with BBH Singapore, this is the first time that Jollibee utilizes this platform to engage with avid fans of its hit Valentine series.

TikTok users who got caught up in “#CoupleGoals”, which has gained over 25 million views, can lip sync to the taxi showdown scene and pretend they are Matt and Lisa arguing. They can also do a duet as Myles together with the dreamy Ron from the best-performing episode “Apart”, which was streamed 34 million times over, and act as if they are a couple sharing a sweet kilig moment. Lastly, TikTok users can re-enact a funny scene from “Space”, with almost 30 million views, and pretend they are Mae, whom the lovestruck Dan is trying to patch things up with.

"Together with Jollibee, we believe TikTok has unlocked an incredible creative energy in the Philippines. Since the launch of this challenge, 19,000 videos have already been submitted. It’s warming to see people share the simple joy of doing something together,” said Sascha Kuntze, Chief Creative Officer of BBH.

With the popularity of TikTok, it’s not hard to find short-form videos one after another — and with Jollibee launching its new channel, Filipinos can share even more joy as they showcase their talents in crafting creative content that will spark the interest of generations across.
Get your vocals, dancing, and acting moves ready and share your own creative take of the
#KwentongJollibee Valentine’s episodes! Join the fun by downloading the TikTok app, and post your #KwentongJollibee challenge at Jollibee's official Tiktok page
(www.tiktok.com/@jollibee).

BLOODSHOT - Superhero-esque Action !

By Edgar Allan E. Yu

To be honest, I didn't really know this character nor its source material even though I'm a comic book fan. I went to see the movie because of its lead star - Vin Diesel.

The Plot -  A marine named Ray Garrison  and his wife were murdered after coming home from a mission. Then Ray woke up in a laboratory where he was resurrected by a scientist (Guy Pearce) who injected nanotechnology into Ray's blood, making him a super soldier who has enhanced strength, speed, and healing abilities. Ray has no memory of his past; unknown to him, Project Rising Spirit has control of his mind and his memories. Now Ray isn't sure what is real, and what is not. And he's going to find out.

The Good - Since this is a Vin Diesel vehicle, it is expected that it will have hard action, and the film delivers. The fight scenes and special effects are cool enough.  With production budget of only $45 million, I say they made very good use of their money. 

The Bad - the trailers seem to have shown all the plot points of the movie. So if you don't want to be spoiled, don't watch the trailers. Fans of the comic-books are complaining that Vin Diesel doesn't look like Bloodshot, he looks just like Vin Diesel. We get a glimpse of the white skin and red eyes towards the end, and maybe we'll get more of that in the sequel.  Lastly, the story has been done plenty of times. Man gets enhanced or resurrected and become something else. He gets back to avenge himself.  He's like a cross between the Punisher and Wolverine.

Overall if you're looking for something  with superhero-esque actions and explosions, you will enjoy this one. Directed by David S. F. Wilson on his first feature film. Rated PG-13. From Columbia Pictures. Photos c/o #ColumbiaPicturesPH

Moira Dela Torre gives a fresh, new take to Mulan’s ‘Reflection’

Captivating generations of Disney fans, “Reflection” has been a powerful ballad that breathed life into the narrative of Disney’s “Mulan.” Written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, "Reflection" holds a special place in the hearts of many Filipinos for decades.

Just as much the 2020 reimagined version of Mulan is set to release in Philippine cinemas in a few weeks, Disney Philippines introduces a new voice to Mulan’s iconic song as it connects to today’s generation of Disney fans. Deemed as the most streamed Filipina artist, Disney Philippines has collaborated with Moira de la Torre on a localized version of the film’s most endeared song, “Reflection.”

Attendees during the listening party were among the first to hear Moira’s rendition of “Reflection” and were also given a special sneak peek into the upcoming music video. When asked how Moira felt when she discovered that Disney is tapping her to sing “Reflection” for fans in the Philippines, the songstress said, “I became very emotional, because ‘Reflection’ is very special to me. It’s the first-ever song I performed in public, and also the first full song that
I learned on my own. It basically launched my love for music.”

Moira also shared how the song perfectly reflects how her life has been. “It's funny how it speaks about self-doubt and questioning who you see on the mirror every day. That's basically me, but every time I feel that happening now, I feel braver. This song came back at a perfect
time in my life, and I could only be happy and grateful."

To her, being able to give justice to the iconic song would be a great honor, knowing how this can inspire and empower today’s generation of young Filipino girls. Disney’s “Mulan” arrives in Philippine theaters on March 25, 2020. Join the conversations online at #MulanPH.

About Mulan

Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known.

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father.

Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.

“Mulan” features a celebrated international cast that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Tzi Ma as Zhou,
Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Honghui; Ron Yuan as Sergeant Qiang; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin, suggested by the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.” The producers are Chris Bender, Jake Weiner and Jason Reed, with Bill Kong, Barrie M. Osborne, Tim Coddington and Mario Iscovich serving as executive producers. “Mulan” opens in Philippine theaters
 on March 25, 2020. Join the conversations online with #MulanPH.

ComCo Southeast Asia Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Anvil, Araw and The Filipino Times Awards in Dubai

(Press Release)
ComCo Squadron with the much-coveted metals bagged for impactful campaigns.

In photo are (from left): Joan Icotanim, Brand Communications and Administration Director; Rachel Syfargo, Brand Communications and Operations Director; Juan Carlos
Sevilla, Senior Brand  CommunicationsOfficer; Shaina Semaña, Brand Communications Officer; Queenie Resmundo, Senior Brand Communications Associate; Jam Bufi, Senior Brand  CommunicationsAssociate; Matthew Escosia, Brand Communications
Associate; Harvey Llamosa, Executive Initiatives Officer; AC Recio, Digital and Multimedia Arts Officer; and Ferdinand Bondoy,
Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director.

Celebrating its fourth year of championing the emerging global disciplines of New PR and Smart Social, trailblazing and fast-rising communications powerhouse ComCo Southeast Asia recently harvested
metals at the 55th Anvil Awards, 11th ARAW Advertising Values Awards, and The Filipino Times Awards
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
ComCo Southeast Asia won six (6) metals at the 55th Anvil Awards for their impactful campaigns in World Vision, Eastern Communications, WWF, and Unilab Foundation.

ComCo Southeast Asia won the Gold Anvil Awards for Public Relations (PR) Program on a Sustained Basis
- Community Development (Urban/ Rural) for “Crowdsourcing for Meaningful Solutions: The World
Vision Social Innovation Challenge”; for Specialized PR Program - Advocacy Campaign for
“#AyokoNgPlastik: The WWF Movement Against Single Use Plastics”; and for PR Program on a Sustained
Basis – Youth / Children’s Welfare for “Make Play Happen: The First Play Advocacy Week led by Play It
Forward and Unilab Foundation”.
The Agency also won the Silver Anvil Awards for Specialized PR Program – Advocacy Campaign for
“Eastern@140: A Celebration of 140 Years of Strong Connections”; for PR Program Directed at Specific
Stakeholders - Consumers for “Elevating the Customer Experience: The Eastern Communications Link
VIP Club”; and for Specialized PR Program - Advocacy Campaign for “One for Children: The World Vision
Mother-Baby Friendly Philippines initiative”.

These new awards come on the heels of the Agency and its members’ recent streak of local and international industry recognitions.
ComCo Southeast Asia’s project with Pioneer Insurance, #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition won a
Silver ARAW Award under the Love of Country category at the 11th ARAW Advertising Values Award.
ComCo Southeast Asia managed the PR program for this initiative.
ComCo SEA partner and co-founder Tricia Cusi Jimenea was also awarded Advertising Professional of the
Year at The Filipino Times Awards in Dubai, UAE.
ComCo SEA partner and co-founder Tricia Cusi Jimenea was honored the Advertising Professional of the Year at The Filipino Times Awards in Dubai, UAE.

Last year, the Agency won Agency of the Year 2nd Runner Up among 10 other Excellence and Merit
Awards for WWF, Unilab Foundation, Eastern Communications, SM Cinema, and its talent incubation
program Camp ComCo Mentorship Program at the prestigious 17th Philippine Quill Awards; Boutique PR
Agency of the Year in Asia finalist at Campaign Asia Pacific’s much coveted PR Awards Asia in Hong Kong;
and Gold and Bronze Stevie® Awards for Eastern Communication’s Link VIP Club Program and Our  Strong Connection campaign, respectively at the 2019 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in Singapore.

With this, alongside other industry recognitions from Marketing Event Awards in Singapore, MarCom
Awards in USA, Kidlat Awards, Mumbrella Asia, and Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, the Agency was
able to garner a total of 56 metals since its founding on March 16, 2016.

With groundbreaking wins and exciting plans for expansion and diversification, ComCo SEA is all set, in full force to what’s next, especially now that they are heading nearer to Year 5. Ferds Bondoy, Managing
Partner, Co-Founder and Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director of ComCo Southeast Asia
shared, “Largely, we attribute this feat to the new agency culture we’ve created, that is having ComCo
SEA as a home for craftsmanship, and as a platform for each one’s life’s work, benefiting our various
stakeholders. And all the efforts we are doing are geared towards achieving that shared goal.”

To know more about ComCo Southeast Asia, visit www.comco-hq.com. Follow them on social media:
facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comco-hq and @comco_sea
on both Instagram and Twitter.

BUDAKHEL LIVE - Bugoy, Daryl, & Michael join forces for the ultimate throwback concert in Resorts World Manila

Resorts World Manila (RWM) presents another musical act that truly champions the Filipino talent as three of the country's finest R&B artists - Bugoy Drilon, Daryl Ong, and Michael Pangilinan, finally come together for their first major concert in BUDAKHEL LIVE : Best of the '90s on March 20, 2020, 8pm at the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT).

Considered as one of the famous R&B groups, BuDaKhel is set to captivate audiences with their respective renditions of the most memorable hits from the '90s in this one-night only performance.

Music fans met Michael Pangilinan when he first appeared on the X Factor Philippines, and became a household name when he competed in the top-rating celebrity game show Your Face Sounds Familiar (Season 2). Daryl Ong showcased his vocal talents in Pinoy Pop Superstar, and The Voice of The Philippines (Season 2), then became a member of Voices of 5. Bugoy Drilon, a Pinoy Dream Academy (Season 2) alumnus, is the veteran among the three, and celebrated his 10th year with a sold-out concert.

Together as BUDAKHEL, Bugoy, Daryl, & Michael will electrify audiences with their combined star power to bring out the best hits of the generation that spawned such vibrant genres such as Hip Hop, Boyband Pop, and Alternative Rock.

Presented by Resorts World Manila in cooperation with KreativDen, BUDAKHEL LIVE : Best of the '90s is directed by Dido Camara with musical direction from Rey Cantong. Tickets to the concert are available at the RWM Box Office and all Ticketworld outlets. Visit www.rwmanila.com for more info.

ONWARD - A Magical Adventure Road Trip That Will Pull Your Heartstrings

By Edgar Allan E. Yu

Set in a magical, suburban world, where there are elves, unicorns, pixies, etc.  The inhabitants have forgotten the use of magic due to advances in modern technology. It tells the story of two teenage elf brothers Barley and Ian Lightfoot who have lost their dad many years ago, even before Ian was born. On Ian's 16th birthday, their mom hands them a gift from their dad - a magic staff, with a gem and a spell which could bring back their dad for 24  hours. But things didn't turn out the way the wanted it on their first try - only the lower half of their dad came to be. So the brothers go on a quest to complete their mission.

Chris Pratt voiced the older brother Barley who is an avid RPG (Dungeons & Dragons) player, and knows everything about magic; while Tom Holland is Ian, the younger one who is the opposite of Barley, kinda awkward and unsure of himself. Both actors are excellent in conveying their roles. Pratt is the rowdy confident bro who knows the nitty-gritty of magic, yet cannot conjure it. Holland exudes the sweet charming teenager who is just beginning to unlock his potential. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays their mom who is out to keep her sons' safety at all costs. Octavia Spencer as the Manticore (a lion/dragon/bat/scorpion hybrid) steals every scene she's in. She's hilarious !

The animation is wonderful and photo-realistic. The tape recorder, the cars, and the houses looked oh-so-real. It's a delight seeing the cartoonish leads blend in with their picturesque background. Where Disney has two sisters in Frozen, now Pixar has two brothers in Onward. This latest flick from the industry giants is filled with adventure, fantasy, magic, humor, and heart. It's the dynamic and perfect chemistry of the two brothers which keep it going forward and onward !

Director Dan Scanlon says the story is based on his relationship with his brother and their connection to their dad who passed away when he was about a year old. Rated PG. From Disney/Pixar. Highly Recommended !
(Photos c/o Walt Disney Philippines)

#Onward #OnwardPH
#Disney #Pixar
#TomHolland #ChrisPratt