Why Is the BPO Industry Booming in the Philippines?
The BPO industry is indeed becoming very popular these days. BPO companies spend on nationwide advertisements on many large billboards, newspapers, websites, and even well-known fast food joints just to be recognized. For that reason, many young people and experienced professionals initially think of applying to call centers and other BPO companies when searching for [...]
Filed under Commentary,What Threatens the BPO Industry in the Philippines?
Seemingly stable and dependable, the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the Philippines also faces various threats. It is important to eliminate the threats because many people depend on BPO companies for jobs. To provide some insights on the status of the BPO industry, below are a few of its major obstacles and ways to [...]
Filed under Commentary,Sideline jobs in the Philippines
Are you unemployed or underemployed? Unemployment and underemployment are two different states. To be unemployed refers to the total lack of work at a given point in time, whereas underemployment is the underutilization of labor. In the Philippines, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) adopted the international standard measurement of unemployment set by the International [...]
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