Philippine firms optimistic about job creation, concerned about talent availability
Philippine companies are positive about the impact of global trends and technology on job creation, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) “The Future of Jobs Report 2023”. However, they express concern over the availability of talent. Broadening digital access was identified as the most significant global trend driving industry transformation, with 71% of Philippine-based […]
Flexible work and bonuses help retain employees in the Philippines, report shows
In the face of inflation and a tight labour market, a recent report reveals that employers in the Philippines are increasingly adopting flexible work arrangements and offering bonuses to retain employees. The Global Talent Trends (GTT) Study 2023 by Mercer found that 74% of organisations surveyed in the country have implemented flexible working options for […]
Philippines seeks national IT upskilling programme
The Philippines requires a national talent upskilling program to address the scarcity of qualified workers in the information technology and business process management sector, industry groups have warned. Jack Madrid, President of the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, says an online talent hub should be combined with early-stage interventions for senior high […]
Philippines National Bank, Aboitz Group launch workforce development initiatives
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Aboitiz Group’s construction arm have announced separate partnerships aimed at reinforcing their workforces. PNB is collaborating with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) to offer employment opportunities to its graduates. PNB chair Federico Pascual said the partnership aligned with the bank’s sustainability strategy and aimed to ensure a […]
New initiatives to target Generation Z employability in Pasig City
In a bid to enhance youth employability in Pasig City, the US Government has teamed up with the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Labor and Employment, and Public Employment Service Office to hold a knowledge-sharing forum. Organised by USAID Opportunity 2.0, the event, called “PasiGen Z: In Leaps and Bounds,” brought together […]
Procore Technologies partners with building industry on digital transformation
Construction management software provider Procore Technologies has begun partnering with the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) to launch a digital transformation program for the construction industry. The PCA Digital Transformation Program aims to train up to 150 PCA members on Procore’s software usage in 2023, and expand the network of technically-skilled professionals in the industry. Bruce […]
Senate bill proposes long-term employment generation masterplan in the Philippines
A long-term masterplan for employment generation and recovery is currently up for deliberations in the Philippines Senate. Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, the principal author of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act, says the bill aims to promote job-led economic growth, enhance industry collaboration, and provide services for worker development and business incentives. The masterplan will […]
Philippines telco Smart Communications faces office shutdown
Smart Communications, one of the major telecommunications and internet providers in the Philippines, has had its main office shut down on February 27, 2023. The Makati City government, where the main office was located, issued a closure order against the company’s office, for allegedly operating without a business permit since 2019. “We assure the public […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink now available in the Philippines
Connecting to the internet and doing remote work might become easier in far-flung parts of the Philippines following a recent announcement from SpaceX. In a tweet, the Elon Musk-owned company announced that its satellite internet service, Starlink, was now available in the Philippines. Metro Manila citizens might have to wait a bit longer, however, as […]
Demand surges for Philippine staff and contractors
Flexible working practices are becoming normalised across the Philippines, according to recruitment consultancy Robert Walters. This is making the Philippine labour market increasingly attractive to both multinational companies and start-ups operating in the market. “In 2022, international companies looked at de-centralising functions in order to respond to market specific uncertainties,” Robert Walters Philippines director Alejandro […]
