Research Preview: Expanding domains in modern MICE and staff events
Staff events and professional gatherings were heavily affected by the pandemic. Months after the declared end of the Covid-19 crisis, what are organisations in Southeast Asia doing and what should they expect? The popularity of virtual events has certainly remained, a lasting effect of the innovations and adaptations that sprouted over the past few years. […]
Upskilling key to bridging Philippine power industry talent gap
Amidst the Philippine energy transition, the power industry is facing a growing talent shortage. This is due to a number of factors, including the retirement of experienced workers, the shift to renewable energy, and the global competition for talent. According to Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) Chief People Officer MaLu Inofre, there is a need to […]
Transport infrastructure should be a consideration in work setups, says Asticom
For countries such as the Philippines, where the transportation system takes a toll on employee wellness and productivity, hybrid work arrangements may be most suitable as they allow leveraging of remote work benefits while mitigating existing challenges. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote […]
F(DEV)’s “open collaboration” initiative is preparing its workforce for the future
The innovation arm of the Filinvest Group, F(DEV), has launched a comprehensive study on digital readiness, revealing that the majority of Filipino workers consider digital innovation to be essential in their work. However, only about half of them believe that their respective companies are allocating sufficient resources to drive innovation. Recognising that transforming people is […]
ibex hiring 2,000 new employees in the Philippines
ibex, a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, announced today that it is hiring 2,000 new employees in Manila and Bohol, Philippines. The new hires will support growing demand for ibex’s industry-leading BPO 2.0 customer experience (CX) solutions. “We continue to see strong demand from new and existing […]
Social enterprise partnerships are an opportunity for greater DEI outcomes
Partnering with social enterprises geared towards diversity in employment can help organisations boost corporate excellence, social responsibility, and empowerment of underserved communities. This is one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia is now available for subscriber download […]
Elite Technology cuts 20% of workforce, exits non-core markets
Elite Technology, a legal technology company, has announced that it will be cutting 20% of its workforce and exiting non-core markets, including China, India, Mexico, Poland, and Singapore. The company’s CEO, Mark Dorman, said in an email to staff that the decision was made after a “comprehensive evaluation” of the business and that it was […]
RCBC, Hungarian FinTech partnership to accommodate OFWs
At the Hungarian-Philippine Roundtable Discussion on Labor Market Trends last July, Hungarian and Filipino executives signed the Memorandum of Understanding for an embedded finance partnership providing a wide range of digital financial services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Stakeholders are the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and Hungary-based fintech Peak Card Services Ltd. (Peak) and […]
Philippine office demand to hit post-COVID high in 2023
Demand for office space in the Philippines is expected to reach a post-pandemic high of 1 million square meters (sq m) in 2023, driven by the robust IT-BPM sector. This is still below the all-time high levels seen in 2018 and 2019, but it reflects a strong recovery from the pandemic. The IT-BPM sector accounted […]
Filipinos eager to learn AI skills, but hurdles remain
A new study by The Economist Impact and Google shows that 42% of Filipino employees want to learn new digital skills related to AI and machine learning, but poor internet access and lack of time are major hurdles. The study also found that most Filipinos consider AI and ML skills to be the 7th most […]
