Last Tuesday, November 25, 2025, JobStreet by SEEK, in partnership with SM for MSMEs, held the MSME Summit at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia, aiming to empower entrepreneurs, address the talent crisis, and provide free job posting opportunities.
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain the backbone of the economy, accounting for over 99.5% of all registered businesses in the Philippines and providing 6 out of every 10 jobs. MSME continues to make vital contributions with the readiness to grow bigger and better, but despite this, a lot of MSMEs are still facing barriers, especially in terms of the talent crisis emerging as one of their biggest growth challenges.
In a survey conducted by Boston Consulting Group and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in 2024, 72% of MSME respondents said they want to expand their workforce; 82% want to upskill their current employees. However, the same survey revealed that 46% were experiencing a talent crisis—high demand, but hard to find quality candidates.
In line with its commitment to equipping not just Filipino jobseekers but also business owners, Jobstreet by SEEK rolled out its MSME Summit, an initiative aimed at empowering them to grow, compete, and thrive in a dynamic business landscape.
The event was organized to equip MSME owners with the knowledge and tools to strengthen their business operations through workshops and learning sessions about marketing, logistics, digital platforms, and finance from different businesses and marketing thought leaders.
“Jobstreet by SEEK believes that every thriving economy is built on the shoulders of its resilient and growing MSMEs. By empowering them through events like the MSME Summit, We’re not only helping their businesses grow and connecting them with the right talent, but also fueling job creation and strengthening the local employment,” said Dannah Majarocon, Jobstreet by SEEK’s Managing Director in the Philippines.
Free Job Posting? Jobstreet by SEEK is a legitimate job platform!
To help minimize talent crisis among MSMEs, Jobstreet by SEEK urged business owners to utilize legitimate job platforms, as hiring scams continue to rise on social media platforms. Hiring platforms not only protect your business and reputation but also ensure that you reach the right and active job seekers seeking opportunities.
To start with, MSME owners may take the first step in looking for candidates through their “SMEasy sa Jobstreet” initiative. This highlights its free and user-friendly job posting feature, making it easier for MSME owners to post a job ad on the job platform, with the potential of reaching thousands of talents from its nearly 14-million candidate user base nationwide.
For more information about Jobstreet by SEEK’s efforts for MSMEs, visit jobstreet.com.ph or their official Facebook page @JobstreetPH.
