The Philippines has been ranked as one of the best outsourcing countries in the world with a talent pool that could easily adapt to time difference, has a high level of language proficiency, excellent work ethic, and quality work that’s cost effective.
Compared to the average salary of a Customer Service Representative in the UK and US, which is pegged at $39,000 annually, the average cost to hire a customer service representative in the Philippines is only about $18,718 per year.
This is why more and more start-ups are looking at the Philippines to expand their operations. The country with its limitless reserve of talent and innovation is set to carve a niche of its own in the global start-up scene.
According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2020 released by Startup Genome, Manila’s start-up market is valued at $1.6 billion in 2020, with $102 million (about P4.9 billion) invested over the last two and a half years. Startups are crucial to the country’s economy by bringing in investments, providing job opportunities, and contributing to a community’s development.
For these start-ups to succeed, they need a strong foundation on which to build; and for entrepreneurs, a mentor is of great importance to help them build momentum, get visibility, develop connections and have access to resources.
As most companies are now prepping up for reopening, nXscale, a People Solutions Partner for Startups and Scaleups, believes this is also the most opportune time for the company.
“The pandemic has forced a lot of companies to rethink the way they do business, and that includes how they hire, who they hire and where they hire from, and this is a boon for nXscale. This setup would allow us to tap talents outside the metro, thus distributing equal job opportunities,” says a new Kei San Pablo, nXscale’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
nXscale essentially connects global companies with the local talent market and provides customized services a global company would like to outsource in the Philippines. For example, if a foreign firm would like their accounting function be done in the Philippines, nXscale can form that support group for the client’s specific need.
Balancing control of costs without compromising quality, start-ups outsource work force talent across the globe targeting labor markets which offer highly skilled, well-educated workers at a lower cost.
nXscale is optimistic that with the Filipinos’ creativity, innovation and know-how to keep up with changing technology, the Philippines will be the leading start-up hub in Asia. “We are passionate about connecting global companies to the local talent market. We see more investors and entrepreneurs coming into play because of our highly skilled personnel.
The global health crisis has put an immense strain on businesses and start-ups alike, but it has also proven that the work-from-home setup is possible and more companies are now open to the possibility of remote or hybrid work.
nXscale advocates hybrid and remote work which would provide competitive or equal salary to employees outside NCR. Being digital-savvy is only one among many traits the young company is looking for from candidates. “Hiring for talent—either online or offline—can be challenging. We hire by assessing not just the candidate’s skills but also their motivators and potential to grow to ensure they will fit with the culture of the start-up they will be working with,” said San Pablo.
San Pablo was previously the Philippines country manager for Canva and SafeCulture. At nXscale she’s joined in the leadership team by Pat Erick Buna, Chief Operating Officer; Law Llamelo, Chief People Officer; and Frank David, Chief Experience Officer.
For its hiring, San Pablo said they don’t discriminate schools and location; rather they focus on positive attributes likes skills, talent, character and experience.
The start-up staffing company also advocates for workplace diversity, which means fostering an open environment where every voice is welcome, heard, and respected. It is providing an equal opportunity by focusing on an individual’s skills, talent, character and work experience regardless of their gender, age, socioeconomic status, and even location, to name a few.
GOING BACK TO ‘HOME’ SCHOOL
School season is right around the corner, but just like with parents who are still working from home, it looks like online schooling will still be the norm among educational institutions.
This doesn’t mean that students cannot achieve the optimum learning experience offered by traditional modalities. One device that has regained its popularity because of online learning is the tablet. Handy and portable, tablets are capable of handling essential tasks related to studying without the hefty price tag of usual devices like laptops.
Compared to smartphones, tablets bring the virtual classroom experience closer to reality with their large screens. They can be used to take notes, read textbooks, do homework, participate in gamified lessons, engage in live lectures, and even watch educational videos.
Making its technology more attainable to Filipinos, Huawei recently launched an upgraded version of the MatePad T10 with LTE. Priced at just P7,999, it presents a more affordable and viable option compared to a laptop or PC, and better suited for younger students.
The Huawei MatePad T10 LTE has a 9.7-inch HD screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio for better viewing, and double large sound speakers that is optimized with the support of Histen 6.0, making watching educational videos more engaging.
On a single school day, students attend at least three to five different classes with different teachers. This leads to a long list of homework, tasks, and modules that needs to be accomplished alongside each other. This is where the MatePad T10 LTE’s App Multiplier is most helpful. Through this feature, the users’ singular screen can display two apps at a time—increasing efficiency in handling multiple tasks. The Kirin710A octa-core chip ensures the smooth operation of multiple large-scale applications, ensuring a satisfying user experience.
For those with younger students, the Huawei MatePad T10 LTE has an improved Kids’ Corner. Kid’s Corner has a 4-layer protection for eye care: Blue Light Filter, Posture Alerts, Bumpy Road Alerts, and e-Book Mode, all of which ensure the optical wellbeing of young users. Parents can set tablet usage limits and customize the homepage layout by adding frequently used apps onto it so the kids can easily access them. They can also implement strict time management to ensure that their children rest from a day’s work on the tablet. Furthermore, parents can lock certain files to protect kids from unnecessary apps or media content, helping them to form healthy habits when using the tablet.
A crucial component to successful online schooling is a reliable Internet connection. Students today need to download and upload several documents of varying sizes—not to mention the need to join synchronous classes and participate in live online activities. A slow Internet connection may just add to the pile of anxiety-triggering factors that can derail a student’s academic performance. As a SIM-ready tablet, you can still connect the Huawei MatePad LTE even when there’s no WiFi.
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