Firms target professionals with overseas experience

Companies are expressing a preference for Filipino professionals with overseas experience for leadership roles as they continue the shift toward digitalization as well as the rise of shared service hubs, according to global recruitment specialist Robert Walters.

- CATHERINE TALAVERA

Robert Walters said the Philippine job market is undergoing a transformative phase, marked by the growth of shared service centers and a substantial shift toward digitalization and commercial excellence.

"As international organizations increasingly establish their shared service hubs in key cities like Manila and Cebu, the country's labor market is reshaping to meet new demands. With more shared services centers sprouting up in the country, Robert Walters Philippines expects that this will drive higher demand for business heads to lead the hub," it said.

It added that this trend will also lead to the increasing demand for Filipino professionals with overseas experience in leadership roles.

"Organizations across the Philippines are increasingly focusing on hiring Filipino professionals with overseas experience for key leadership roles. This trend, aligning with the nation's growth aspirations, is creating a dynamic shift in the local job market," Robert Walters said.

Companies are keen on leveraging these international experiences to drive innovation and competitive advantage in an increasingly globalized business environment.