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Why choose the Philippines

Finding skilled work outside of your primary location can be difficult. Many turn to remote job boards to fill project-based roles or even to find long-term employees. While turning to job boards is a viable option for locating talent, consider the Philippines as the place to make the hires. You may not find the sort of staff you’re looking for through portals like Upwork, Fiverr, or Remoteco. So we can help you uncover the hires (or solutions) that will make the Philippines work for you.

Nevertheless, here are five reasons why the Philippines is the place to start offshoring/outsourcing.

1. Cultural Understanding

As one of the major stopping points through Asia, the Philippines has become accustomed to acknowledging other cultures. From the other parts of Asia, to the US, the UK, and even to Australia, the country is well versed in international agenda and can easily acclimate to fresh work-environments. As the world continues to grow, the Philippines ensures that the new generations are prepared to keep up with the culture.

2. Language Proficiency

The Philippines has been heavily influenced by western culture through the last few decades. Both Filipino and English are considered the primary languages of the country, and it is the primary language used in most major universities. Based on a recent study done by the EF English Proficiency Index, the Philippines is considered second in Asia when it comes to English proficiency.

3. Increased College Grad Rates

In 2017-2018, there were roughly 700,000 college graduates in the Philippines. This number continues to rise. Along with this, the country has set its sights on the internationalization of the education system. They’ve worked to promote transnational education systems partnering with their higher education institutions. That being said, the Philippines is bound to see a dramatic increase in an educated, well-versed, and adapted workforce.

4. Booming Tech Industry

In the last decade, specifically the last five years, new technology startups have made themselves prominent in the Philippines. The country has had capable infrastructure in-place largely due to the necessity from the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. With the improving infrastructure, we’ve seen a growth in new Filipino-started (and backed) startups.

5. Competitive Costing

The cost-of-living in the Philippines is far less than western countries such as the US, UK, and Australia. Typically, you’ll only pay 30-40% of what you would pay locally for a skilled employee with the same experience and capabilities. If you decide to offshore, meaning open a second office to run processes in the Philippines, you’ll run into seat leases, HR, and other associated costs - but they will be negligible with the savings made through wages.

In closing, there are a number of reasons to choose the Philippines as the place to start your hiring. We can help you make the right choice in regard to how that happens. Schedule some time to talk to us to learn more.