What is Remote Staffing?
Remote staff are employees that work outside your office, often located in another country. These hires usually have very specific roles in the company. Decision makers and managers can opt to hire remote staff when they want to reduce their overhead costs or expand their business in a different area. A remote staff offers less cost because you do not have to pay for costs such as rent, utilities, and repair. As a result, you can refocus the funds allotted for these assets in other areas of your business
When you decide to hire remote staff, it is usually advisable to partner with a counterpart in the country of your choice. A good agency can assist you with the hiring process. Their familiarity with the landscape can easily help bridge the two cultures together, creating a well functioning and culture fit workforce.
In the Philippines, you can hire competent staff from different industries including but not limited to: Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Medicine, and Customer Service. Remote staff also include project managers, analysts, social media managers, and the like. A key advantage to remote staff is that you still have the freedom to enact company policies should employee performance not comply with the terms of the contract.
Why Choose to Hire Remote Staff based in the Philippines?
Generally, remote staffing helps reduce overhead cost. For one, the cost of living in your counterpart country is less than where the business is established. So, the cost to pay for wages is not as expensive as paying local hires. Plus, since your staff works remotely, there is no need to rent an office space where there are other other costs such as utilities and repairs. Fortunately, there are more advantages to running an offshore team and it is not just about saving on costs. Remote staff usually have very specific roles and this provides the local staff ample support so that they can focus better and work more efficiently.
The Philippines has a large talent pool available and they are equipped with a diverse set of skills. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of hiring remote staff based in the Philippines:
Proficient English
The Philippines is a bilingual country, with Filipino and English being the official languages. In 2020, the Philippines placed 27th out of 100 countries in the English Proficiency Index released by the international education company, Education First. A good grasp of the universal language can make work across different countries and cultures easier because the absence of a language barrier can streamline communication and workflow.
High Regard for Education
Education is highly valued in the country and in Philippine culture. In 2012, the K-12 Program was slowly integrated into the Philippine education system. This was not only to be at par with international standards of education, but also give every Filipino sufficient time to master skills needed in their chosen field. Moreover, a plethora of Filipino students graduate college every year and they are in continuous pursuit of job opportunities in different fields.
For companies looking to hire offshore staff from the Philippines, the availability of a large talent pool gives them the chance to really sift and find the perfect person for the job.
Culture Fit
Besides skills, culture fit is also an important aspect in a team. The Philippines is a melting pot of different cultures and so, this has made the Filipino extremely adaptable to different kinds of people and situations. Foreign companies will find it easier to manage their teams in the Philippines because not only do Filipinos already have other cultural influences, but their welcoming openness will make it easier to work with them.
Government Support
Government support is important because it helps in the ease of doing business. As in any other country, governments will support local businesses first and protect the interest of its people. What makes the Philippines special is that the government offers some support to some industries that can help provide employment and business in the country.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and they provide incentives to certain industries in order to attract foreign investors to set up their businesses in the country. This aims to help generate jobs and boost the economy. Some key incentives include tax holidays, tax-free importation of equipment, and visa assistance.
Why Build Your Team With EnterPH
It is always best to work with agencies that have experts to help and know the ins and outs of a country. EnterPH offers assistance for your company to easily find the right people for the job, hire, and onboard them. We also help you manage your team and provide ample systems that can support you and your offshore team. Here are the three steps you need to take with us:
Schedule a quick 30-minute call with our HR experts.
Hop on a call with our experts so that we can identify what kind of team you will need to support your unique business needs.
Build your team
The EnterPH team will work closely with you to identify and fulfill staffing requirements. We suggest the best candidate from the applicants but ultimately, you can pick the person you wish to add to the team. In this step, we also help you with the contracts and formalize important documents such as manuals, code of conduct, job and salary offers.
Manage your offshore staff
Even after you have built your team, EnterPH will help you support your offshore staff with crafted templates and programs to monitor performance and evoke a strategic mindset in your team.
Find the right people and build your team with EnterPH and see how your business can grow not only in numbers, but also in creativity, innovation, and dynamism.
Schedule a quick call with us today!
Rocky Chan is a lawyer and business consultant who excels in corporate formation, immigration procedures, and client relations. In the last 7 years, he honed his craft in the field of foreign investment consultancy.
