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Industry news, emerging trends and practical insight on offshore staffing and the Philippine IT-BPM sector — what's happening, why it matters, and what to do about it.
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News / Australia / 11 OCT 2026
An Offshore 'Contractor' Who Never Visited Australia Can Still Bring an Australian Unfair Dismissal Claim
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an Australian online retailer's jurisdictional objection, treating a Philippines-based accountant on a contractor agreement as an Australian-based employee — a reminder that a contractor label doesn't settle an offshore worker's legal status.
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News / Philippines / 27 SEPT 2026
The Philippine IT-BPM Sector Is Targeting $42 Billion and 1.97 Million Jobs in 2026
The Philippines' IT-BPM sector is targeting roughly $42 billion in export revenue and 1.97 million jobs in 2026, building on a 2025 that closed with around 1.9 million workers and $40 billion in exports, under IBPAP's Industry Roadmap 2028.
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Insight / Global / 20 SEPT 2026
Why 'Cost Per Hour' Is the Wrong Way to Compare Offshore Providers
The stated hourly or per-person rate is the easiest number to compare between offshore providers — and rarely the one that determines whether the arrangement actually works out.
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