Philippines
Capital
City: Manila
Population: 104M
GDP (nominal) 2013
- Total US$285B
- Per capita US$2.9K
GDP: (PPP) 2013
- Total US$457B
- Per capita US$4.7K
Corruption
Perceptions Index (2012): 34
Rank: 105th
Currency:
Philippine Peso (Php)
Dominant
Religions: Roman Catholic, Islam
Official
Languages: Filipino, English
Governmental System: Presidential republic
Background:
Philippines
was controlled by a Spanish theocracy for about 4 centuries beginning in the 1600`s.
It was
later a protectorate of the United States before achieving full independence
after the Second World War. Therefore, some Filipinos describe their
culture as the result of spending 400 years in a Spanish monastery
and 40 years in Hollywood. The country has made strong economic progress over the past few years
particularly in fast growth industries such as business process
outsourcing and tourism.
There
are some special cultural differences that separate Filipino
managers from those of other countries. First of all, female
participation in the professions and senior management is one of the highest in the world -- at par
with progressive Scandinavian countries. Despite being a deeply
Catholic country within a male-dominated region, Filipino women have
developed themselves into formidable managers in this remarkably
progressive nation.
The
second difference is that Filipino managers are more mobile than
those of other countries. They are very adaptable to foreign
cultures and can function successfully in developed and emerging
work environments. Their work is well-regarded by
international managers.
Appraisal
of Management Talent
Available
Types:
Given
that Philippines does not yet have a large number of regional
head-quarters of multinational companies, the country does not
have a significant number of senior management people with
regional experience. That
said, it does have a strong supply of very capable, mobile and
English-speaking management talent.
There
are a growing number of localized expatriate managers and Filipino returnees available who are motivated to work and live in
Philippines for their own
reasons. Depending on the industry, there is a cost differential
between these people and local Philippine managers although this is
steadily being eroded over time.
Education
Standards:
There
is a small supply of managers with international schooling.
A
disproportionate number of senior managers in Philippines come
from 5 or so
prominent universities. These are: University of the Philippines
(UP), Ateneo University, De La Salle University, University of
Santo Thomas (UST) and Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT).
Career
Experience:
Local
managers in Philippines are thought to be able to perform at
international levels. Multinational experience (rather than
local company experience) is considered necessary for managers to perform at
international levels.
That
said, some
large local companies in Philippines are considered to be suitable training
ground to develop international management talent. Examples of these include:
Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, SPI Global, Jollibee, among a
growing number of others.
Career
Stability:
Filipinos
are capable of forming strong relationships with managers and
teams and exhibit above average career stability. In most industries,
it is possible to hire senior people with a history of long-term
employment relationships. If managed effectively and
sensitively, they can be counted upon to be loyal to their
managers.
An
interesting corollary of this, is that Filipinos often change jobs
in groups. A good management hire can result in a acquisition
of an entire group of talented people who work well
together. Although work must be done to prevent the same
group from leaving again.
Language
Skills:
English
is widely spoken in Philippines. Most experienced managers
will have excellent international English communications
skills. Other languages are also available but in less
supply.
Candidate
Mobility:
Filipino
managers are often mobile and many are ideal for overseas
postings within Southeast Asia and other
locations. They are flexible and open-minded toward most
cultures and well regarded by international managers.
Candidate
Motivation:
Filipinos
are capable of developing lasting relationships with overseas
managers. They seem to be best motivated in this way rather
than the achieve-your-numbers-or-I'll-fire-you approach that seems prevalent in more aggressive cultures.
Compensation:
Despite
the high-quality of Filipino managers, Philippines is an emerging
country with income levels that are generally lower than those of so-called
developed countries.
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largest events of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, it is
considered a must-attend occasion for business leaders active in
Southeast Asia.
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and individuals currently operating in Philippines and the region.
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Getting Ready For The
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The
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asked Chalre Associates' Chairman, Richard Mills,
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in its annual Business Guide Book. The material
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issues facing this industry that is certainly one of most
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Asia Pacific Mining
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State of BPO in Philippines: Dan Reyes Speaks
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Richard
Mills, Chairman of Chalre Associates,
interviewed Dan Reyes of Sitel for ComputerWorld (US) recently to get
his views on the state of the BPO industry in Philippines. Dan
presented US readers with compelling information to support his view
that Philippines is currently seen as the "Number 1" option by global
companies sending BPO work to offshore destinations.
Dan Reyes is easily one of most experienced Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO) managers in the Asia Pacific region and the world. He
is head of the extremely successful Philippine operations of Sitel, the
world's largest call center organization. Among other things, he is a
founder and former president of the Business Processing Association of
the Philippines. more