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[The Philippines] Harnessing Apps To Tackle Traffic

YoungUpstarts

In Manila, a study by the University of the Philippines National Center for Transportation Study (UP NCTS) last year placed the average annual losses incurred due to traffic congestion in Metro Manila at over P137 billion as of 2011. In the News apps competition The Philippines traffic traffic management'

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Outsourcing To The Philippines: Its Impact On Future Business

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The future of outsourcing will enable companies to continue to outsource work to the Philippines while tapping into a highly skilled workforce for specific projects while maintaining flexibility. The post Outsourcing To The Philippines: Its Impact On Future Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly

Startup Professionals Musings

He is regarded by many as the number-one authority on virtual staffing and personal outsourcing, and is himself a successful entrepreneur based in the Philippines. I was impressed with his summary of the top ten outsourcing mistakes made by entrepreneurs, followed by real guidance on how they can and should be avoided.

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6 Things You Should Do Before Getting a Job in a New Industry

The Startup Magazine

In the Philippines, a 2018 survey whose findings were reported in SunStar Cebu revealed that 89 percent of professionals with over 15 years of experience expressed a desire to switch career paths. A further 29 percent of respondents had already gone through a career change since their first job out of college.

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Paul Herdsman Of NICE Global: The Benefits Of Utilizing Nearshore Outsourcing For Your Business

YoungUpstarts

Usually, these offshore suppliers are in Asia, (India, Afghanistan, Malaysia, China, Vietnam and the Philippines), Eastern Europe (Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Armenia), or Africa (Morocco, Kenya and South Africa).

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10 Outside Staffing Quotes True Entrepreneurs Avoid

Startup Professionals Musings

He is regarded by many as the number-one authority on virtual staffing and personal outsourcing, and is himself a successful entrepreneur based in the Philippines. I was impressed with his summary of the top ten outsourcing mistakes made by entrepreneurs, followed by real guidance on how they can and should be avoided.

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Survival Tips From A Seasoned Digital Nomad Who Made It Out The Other Side

YoungUpstarts

The exception to that rule is finding an island which is heavily dominated by tourists – such as Boracay in the Philippines – which has the budget to cater for Western needs. Make risk assessments based on potential geographic location. Be wary of storms and monitor trustable weather sites at least twice daily.