Yempo recently opened a vacancy for a very senior role with a new client that hasn’t previously worked with an offshore provider. Nor have they worked with Filipinos. As my recruitment team is busy while we wait for a new recruiter to start, I volunteered to take over
A very good friend who had been resident in the Philippines for many years just returned to Australia. We’ve had regular chats as she settles her life back in a developed, Western country. And it’s been interesting for me to reflect on the funny and
How are you managing mental health during the lockdown? Yours and your staff? I am extremely fortunate. I’m an introvert, I am perfectly happy isolated at home. I have plenty of work. I enjoy cooking. I have a comfortable home. Pets. In fact, life hasn’t
Some companies are keen to embark on offshore outsourcing, but don’t know where to start. In this video, I provide some options on sourcing and selection.
How do you know your business has a winning strategy? When sales are skyrocketing? Client retention is high and employee attrition is low? Yes & yes. But…. ….also when your values are perfectly aligned with your clients. I’m in awe of the generosity of 3
Here in the Philippines, many of us are about to enter our 5th month in quarantine. Originally, there were 3 levels announced. “General Community Quarantine” (GCQ) was the lightest level. “Enhanced Community Quarantine” (ECQ) has increased restrictions. And Lockdown has us completely housebound, unable to
What’s the biggest impact a job has had on your life? I’ve experienced two extremes. On one hand, I’ve suffered clinical burn-out. Extreme stress, excessive travel and lack of organizational support left me ill. Anxiety and depression. Alternating hypersomnia and insomnia. I was unable to
The lockdown opened up a time warp whereby time drags on interminably, yet seems to fly by faster than ever, both at the same time. But it’s given me time to focus on tasks that have long been pushed to the backburner. The first was
Ever gone against your values and it worked out okay? Many years ago I joined a company on a 6 month probation. 4 months later, I participated in salary reviews. To my surprise, the only 2 women, both senior, were paid less than their male
Recently I shared the first of my Tale of Two Workers to demonstrate that a future 100% home based workforce is unlikely. Sam is thriving. Now I introduce Alice. Alice has been working for 8 years, and is a senior technical analyst in her team