The Filipino Advantage: Why Hiring in the Philippines Will Boost your Business

Remote working is still on the rise. This has enabled more and more countries to unlock talent in different areas of the world, with their competitors shortly following suit. With over 195 countries in the world, it can be confusing to decide where to hire – but one place that should be top of your list is the Philippines.

Here are 5 reasons why hiring in the Philippines is a business booster:

1. High English proficiency

English is the second language in the Philippines, with over 60% of Filipinos boasting impressive fluency in speaking, writing, and understanding English with an additional 15% rated competent in English. This allows clear, efficient communication, eliminating language barrier frustrations, fostering smooth collaboration and building strong relationships with the rest of your team and your customers.

If you’re interested in understanding how remote work is evolving and facing new challenges, including language barriers, read more here.

2. Hard workers are a norm

Filipino workers are renowned for their dedication and resilience. The power of hard work is a strong belief and practice in the Philippines, translating to high levels of commitment, reliability, and a willingness to go the extra mile. Having Filipinos in your team is a great way to achieve even your trickiest goals whilst maintaining a positive attitude. The opportunity to work remotely for Filipinos will boost their energy even more, especially if it means they can avoid the 30 minutes turned 3 hours of traffic commute every day.

Discover how remote work can enhance productivity and the benefits of international talent in our guide on digital accessibility here.

3. Cost-effective with more control

The Philippines’ labour costs are matched with its cost of living standards, which is lower compared to other more developed countries. This can allow you to offer competitive higher-than-standard opportunities to attract the best of the local talent and provide them with a more fulfilling career while cutting manpower costs. Additionally, over 1 million employees in the Philippines provide services to international companies. Take the next step to hire via Global Teams (an Employer of Record) to allow more control, from training employees, direct day-to-day and leave management, over employment processes than the traditional outsourcing route whilst maintaining cost-effectiveness.

For insights into leveraging global teams and the benefits of hiring internationally without setting up local entities, check out our game-changing approach to building a global team.

4. Quality + affordability

Unlike many services, you don’t need to sacrifice quality for price when you hire in the Philippines. Filipino talent are globally competitive with their diverse skills and expertise ranging from tech to customer service to creative industries. Education is highly regarded in the Philippines, with business administration and IT becoming some of the most sought-out courses in the Philippines; it’s no wonder why the Philippines is becoming the new hiring destination for tech and service companies.

If you’re looking to hire the best international tech talent, our guide on finding and hiring tech talent overseas can be found here.

5. Cultural connection, competitive edge

It’s really more fun in the Philippines! More than their wonderful world-class beaches and delicious food, the best advantage of the Philippines is the people. It’s a part of their culture to be warm, thoughtful, adaptable and hospitable, making sure to always greet everyone with a smile. This translates to a positive and inclusive work environment, which not only benefits your team but also enhances customer interactions – a clear competitive edge in today’s globalised market.

Hiring in the Philippines of course comes with its own challenges such as complex payroll contributions and unique special leave categories – but that shouldn’t stop you considering this great place for hiring talent.

To navigate the complexities of payroll and HR management when hiring internationally, learn more about our services and how we can assist here.

That’s why Global Teams exists. Our specialised payroll and expert HR team will keep you up to date and across all law and practises novel to you, to ensure you have all the local knowledge you need to manage your employees in the Philippines. If you’re considering the Philippines as the first country to expand to or already have other entities elsewhere, we will assist you with the intricacies involved with hiring in the Philippines so you can focus on the benefits of unlocking Filipino talent and growing your business.

Learn more about our Global Teams service and how we can help you expand into new markets or fill open roles with the best talent here.

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