Mainit na pinag-uusapan ang job posting ng dalawang snack chains sa Pilipinas.
Ang Potato Corner, partikular na ang Ventura Mall branch sa Dasmariñas, Cavite, ay pinuna dahil sa umano’y discriminatory job requirements nito para sa service crew.
Kabilang sa binanggit na criteria ay “good visual impact,” “weight must be proportionate to height,” “clear complexion,” at “good set of teeth.”
Sa kabilang banda, ang Lola Nena’s naman ay pinupuri dahil sa inclusive at umano’y “makatao” nitong qualifications para sa mga kukuning tauhan nito, anumang edad, edukasyon, kasarian, o hitsura.
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THE VIRAL POTATO CORNER POSTING
Umani ng katakut-takot na batikos ang job posting ng Ventura Mall branch nito lamang weekend.
Deleted na ang post, pero hindi nagpaawat ang netizens na patuloy isine-share ang job ad, kalakip ang kani-kanilang komento na kumokondena sa anila’y job requirements na may diskriminasyon.
Mabilis na kumalat ang post, at agad itong nag-trending sa Twitter.
Nagsimula rin ito ng malawakang memes na may title na: Search for Miss Potato Corner 2023.
Ilan pa umano sa mga beauty titles na hinahanap ng famous potato fries chain ay ang Miss Potato Corner Universe, Miss Potato Corner Cheese, Miss Potato Corner Barbecue, at Miss Potato Corner Sour Cream.
Ginamit pa sa posts ang larawan ng beauty queens, tulad nina Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, at Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Ang Potato Corner ay pag-aari ng Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc.
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Sino kaya ang mananalong:
— Edson C. Guido (@EdsonCGuido) August 19, 2023
Miss Potato Corner Universe
Miss Potato Corner Cheese
Miss Potato Corner Barbeque
Miss Potato Corner Sour Cream
Siguradong pahirapan yan ???????? pic.twitter.com/RXSox0OzB7
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POTATO CORNER MANAGEMENT ISSUES AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Nagbigay ng mahabang paliwanag ang Potato Corner, at humingi ng apology sa publiko, dahil sa sinasabing “inappropriate” at “discriminatory” job posting.
Narito ang full transcript ng kanilang official statement:
"A MESSAGE TO THE POTATO CORNER COMMUNITY
“We at Potato Corner had an embarrassing moment over the weekend, involving a well-meaning but inappropriate job posting being released. So we hope to set things right.
“Our values are all about diversity and inclusion, and true to the experience that we offer, we believe in celebrating the uniqueness that each individual brings.
“Discriminatory hiring is not something we support or condone, and not aligned to who we are. We're all about providing equal opportunities for all, and giving fair recognition and reward to effort, attitude, potential, and creating positive outcomes.
“It may have been amusing for some, but we in fact are taking this seriously. We deeply regret the incident and we’re reviewing our procedures, teaming up with our valued business partners, franchisees and suppliers to make sure that situations like this won’t happen again. So that whatever we say and do at Potato Corner reflects our values.
“We remain committed to fostering an environment and society where every single person gets a fair chance to contribute and succeed.
“Thank you for your support and understanding, and we will always strive to provide positive flavorful moments to all.”
To be fair sa Potato Corner, na mahigit 25 years nang nagke-cater sa mga French-fries-loving Filipinos sa pamamagitan ng flavored fries, diverse naman ang edad at personalidad ng mga staff members nito.
Kung magagawi ka sa mga stores at kiosks, hindi naman puro mukhang beauty queens ang nagte-take ng orders at nagluluto ng fries.
Nagsimula lamang ito bilang isang food cart, at ngayon ay mayroon nang mga branches maging sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo, kabilang ang Southeast Asia, Australia, Panama, at U.S.A.
Ang bright green food carts ay lumago at naging in-line stores sa ibang branch bunsod ng malawakang franchising campaign ng kumpanya.
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THE WARM INVITATION TO JOIN LOLA NENA’S FAMILY
Kahapon, August 21, 2023, nag-post din ng job ad ang Filipino snack station na Lola Nena’s, na kilala sa classic donuts na may melted cheese as filling and toasted siopao.
May ilang netizens na nagsabing naki-ride on lang ito sa isyu dahil halos kasunod lang nito ang nag-viral at naging controversial na job posting ng Potato Corner.
But nonetheless, kaaya-aya at maganda ang copy, na ang pambungad na linya ay, “Join the Lola Nena’s Family Where YOU Matter!”
Kasunod nito ang listahan ng hinahanap nila sa isang empleyado. Narito ang kabuuan ng criteria:
- Age? It doesn’t define you.
- Education? Passion for food and people is our priority.
- Math skills? We’ll teach you what you need to know.
- Gender? All are welcome.
- Appearance? Your warmth and authenticity shine the brightest.
- Communication? Respect and kindness are our languages.
- Love for people? Absolutely essential.
Sa huli ay mayroon pa itong tila pasaring sa job requirements na may halong diskriminasyon, “We’re not looking for beauty queens or math geniuses; we’re looking for hearts that align with our mission to impart happiness and create meaningful experiences.
Nagsimula ang Lola Nena’s noong 2012 sa home branch nito sa may Welcome, Rotonda. Ipinangalan ito kay Nena Del Rosario Teotico, great-grandmother ng co-owner na si Steffi Santana.
Meron na itong branches sa Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, at Metro Manila.
Ang naunang produkto ng Lola Nena's ay pichi-pichi.
Pero nang lumaon, mas nakilala na rin ito sa old-fashioned donuts, toasted siopao, at maging pancit.
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WE ARE HIRING, MGA APO!????
— Lola Nena’s (@lolanenasph) August 21, 2023
Kindly visit our FB page for more details?? pic.twitter.com/jolBIOrsvr
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