Maggie Wilson stresses importance of jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Former beauty queen and actress Maggie Wilson has voiced out her opinion about the struggling businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic,
In an Instagram post on Thursday, May 28, Maggie stressed the importance of creating a sound and efficient work environment with both the employer and employees, especially this time when the business sector's income rate gradually dec.
“In these unprecedented times both owners and employees are struggling.
"To the ones who are able to pay their employees or offer them assistance during this time, I salute you.
"To those who can't anymore, I understand you.
“To the employees, help your employers. Help out in the best way that you can.
"Just because you have to stay home, it doesn't mean the work stops.
“If you don't continue to put out the work, your employer won't be able to help you.
"Help them so they can help you. Just because you might think they have 'money' it doesn't mean they aren't struggling too,” she said.
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Maggie also shared that among the displaced workers during the pandemic was her sister and that she no longer receive any assistance from the company she's working for.
“Because of this pandemic, 2 million workers have been displaced, the business sector said that that number is going to rise to 5 million soon.
“My sister is one of those displaced workers. She is no longer receiving any kind of salary or assistance from her company since last month.
“Work doesn't not resume for her until December. I have many friends who are in the same boat,” she said.
The actress then encouraged the public to be grateful for the work they have as job hunting these days are much complicated and hard.
“If you still have your job, be grateful. If you're still being paid, even if you have to take a pay cut, be grateful.
“So many people are looking for jobs now. Don't take your employers for granted and vice versa.
“The bills still need to get paid on both sides of the coin. Learn to adapt to the times and how things are changing.
“Think of ways or solutions on how you can innovate yourself, your business and the business you are apart of. Don't lose hope. Things will get better,” Maggie concluded.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III recently said that more than five million workers could lose their jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.