Are you for or against non-compete agreements? This hot topic is bringing the business community into a frenzy!

Find out what Bryan and Vicky has to say about this very controversial topic in the latest “CEO Sound Off” episode in “The Philippine Business Playbook” podcast.

Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/ftc-moves-to-appeal-ruling-against-non-compete-agreement-ban/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:33 - Introduction

1:34 - 2:45 - Stand: Businesses should compete

2:46 - 3:27 -  Non-competes stymies career growth 

3:28 - 5:08 - Proposal still needs tweaking

5:09 - 5:18 - Credits

#noncompete #nca #noncompeteagreement #exitinterview #exitstrategy #businessstrategy #businessinsight #hiring #offshoring #businesstrend #Filipinoworkers #USbusiness #NewYork #NorthAmerica #Philippines #Tahche

When it comes to transparent and reliable transactions that can support offshore growth, which pricing model is better: fixed cost or cost-plus?

In this must-watch episode, Bryan sheds light on the two pricing models in the offshoring industry, talking about real results and long-term effects that are best considered even before you start your offshore initiatives. 

Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/fixed-cost-vs-cost-plus-pricing-model-for-offshoring/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:14 - Introduction

1:15 - 2:27 - Fixed cost model

2:28 - 8:32 - Pitfalls of the fixed cost model

8:33 - 12:08 - Advantages of the cost-plus model

12:09 - 14:44 - Ending statement

#costplus #fixedcost #pricingmodel #businesscosts #longtermstrategy #businessstrategy #businessinsight #hiring #offshoring #businesstrend #Filipinoworkers #USbusiness #NewYork #NorthAmerica #Philippines #Tahche

Bryan sits down with Richard Levychin, Managing Partner of Galleros Robinson, to get his expert insights on hiring Filipino accountants for U.S. firms.

As skill gaps in the American accounting sector continue to widen, looking offshore for talent has become a powerful, strategic solution to strengthen operations and bridge those gaps.

Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/leveraging-filipino-accountants-for-success/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:52 - Introduction to the interview

1:53 - 2:28 - Introduction to Galleros Robinson

2:29 - 3:56 - Visiting the Philippine islands 

3:57 - 5:52 - Investing in culture

5:53 - 8:17 - Hiring high-level professionals in the Philippines

8:18 - 10:07 - Targeting experienced Filipino accountants from big firms

10:08  - 12:47  On Filipino accountants filling in accountancy’s skill gap in the U.S.

12:48 - 13:13 - Qualities of Filipino accountants

13:14 - 15:59 - The importance of cultural experience and building cultural intelligence

16:00 - 19:41 - Reverse mentorship

19:42 - 23:50 - Tip on offshoring success: Increasing cultural intelligence

23:51 - 25:15 - The current state of cultural intelligence in the U.S. accounting industry

25:16 - 27:11  - Advantages of hiring offshore professionals

27:12 - 29:51  Developing a professional ‘family’

29:52 - 33:32 Taking the blinders off on recruitment possibilities

33:33 - 34:36 - Outro + credits

#accounting #accountants #accountingfirm #skillgap #RichardLevychin #GallerosRobinson #businessinsight #hiring #offshoring #worktrend #Filipinoworkers #USbusiness #NewYork #NorthAmerica #Philippines #Tahche

Gen Z is the newest generation of workers, and just like the other generations before them, they’re undergoing harsh scrutiny.

In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook” podcast, Bryan shares his takes and opinions about Gen Z’s dismal retention rates and why this shouldn’t be the case within smart businesses. 
Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/gen-z-employees-job-readiness-and-retention-challenges/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:33 - Introduction

1:34 - 3:59 - “I love Gen Z”: The positive qualities of Gen Z

4:00 - 4:51 - Generational differences in communication style

4:52 - 5:34 - On necessary guard rails when managing young team members

5:35 - 7:34 - On shaming new generations

7:35 - 8:07 - Importance of mentorship from older generations

8:08 - 9:21 - Upheaval in the workplace due to new work setups

9:22 - 9:36 - Outro

#GenZ #GenerationZ #workethic #jobreadiness #jobskills #HR #hiring #employeeretention #worktrend #Tahche #CEOmindset  #USbusiness #Philippinebusiness #NewYork #Canada #Philippines 

While employees are still clamoring for flexible work setups, businesses are willing to pay extra just for them to work in the office. 

In this economy? Such a big investment is very telling on the effects of WFH and hybrid work setups to business operations. 

In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook Podcast,” find out what an established CEO like Bryan Luoma of Tahche has to say about this. 
Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/us-executives-increase-pay-for-office-return/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 0:52 -  Introduction

0:53 - 2:30 - Rutgers football game experience

2:31 - 4:58 - The importance of getting employees back into the office

4:59 - 6:37 - On employers’ willingness to significantly raise starting salaries

6:38 - 8:40 - Offering benefits and focusing on employee well-being and work-life balance

8:41 - 10:42 - Addressing employee interests

10:43 - 11:06 - Outro

#onsite #workonsite #WIO #workinoffice #WFH #hybrid #worksetup #employeebenefits #worktrend #Tahche #CEOmindset #USbusiness #Philippinebusiness #NewYork #Canada #Philippines 

What’s the current state of AI in business today?

AI has been taking the world by storm, especially since the creation of highly advanced AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E. But that’s been years now. 

In this episode of ‘The Philippine Business Playbook,’ Bryan shares his take on AI and how it has been changing how business is done, with insights backed by his personal experiences working with businesses from different industries. 

He also gives a number of tips on how you can strategically use AI to enhance your business processes, helping keep you competitive in the market.
Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/current-state-of-ai-in-business-strategy/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:36 - Introduction 

1:37 - 4:35 - AI for data analysis and insights

4:36 - 7:54 -  AI tools for efficiency in business processes

7:55 - 9:31 - AI for accounting

9:32 - 10:57 - AI for sales and marketing

10:58 - 12:18 - AI for customer service

12:19 - 13:46 - AI for cybersecurity

13:47 - 15:49 - AI for human resources

15:50 - 18:33 -  Looking ahead: The potential and challenges of AI

18:34 - 19:35 - Ending statement

#AI #artificialintelligence #aibusiness #chatgpt #artificialintelligencenow #businesstips  #businessstrategy #Tahche #CEOmindset  #USbusiness #Philippinebusiness #NewYork #Canada #Philippines 

An offshore team will boost your business operations, but only when effectively managed.

Learn the best kept secrets to managing your offshore team with Bryan Luoma, Tahche’s CEO and offshoring veteran of over 12 years.

With tips based on solid experience, you can face offshore management challenges like a pro!

Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/secrets-to-managing-an-offshore-team/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 2:30 - Introduction 

2:31 - 7:45 - Communication as the no. 1 priority

7:46 - 10:24 - Set clear expectations and goals

10:25 - 12:18 - Build a relationship with your team

12:19 - 14:36 - Visit your team 

14:37 - 17:20 - Partner with an agency 

17:21 - 19:16 - Ending statement

#offshore #offshoring #remoteteam  #Filipinoworkers  #management  #teammanagement #managementtips #teammanagement #Tahche #CEOmindset  #USbusinesses #Philippines #NewYork

In this special episode of the “Philippine Business Playbook,” Bryan shares all about Tahche’s recent CSR initiative done in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Philippines

Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/tahche-csr-initiative-with-habitat-for-humanity-philippines/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 3:30 - Introduction

3:31 - 6:50 -  What happened at RISE FAST: Tahche x Habitat for Humanity Philippines 

6:51 - 8:11 - Ending statement + Credits

#CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #ESG  #HabitatforHumanity #HabitatforHumanityPhilippines #communitybuilding #Tahche #CEOmindset  #USbusinesses #Philippines #NewYork

Perhaps you’ve always done CSR initiatives within your organization. But if you want to truly maximize their impact, do it in the Philippines. 

In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook” podcast, Bryan talks about the many opportunities businesses can take advantage of in the Philippines if they really want to make a positive and lasting difference through their corporate social responsibility initiatives. 

Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/doing-corporate-social-responsibility-in-the-philippines/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 2:04 - Introduction

2:05 - 3:58 -  Opportunities to help in the Philippines

3:59 - 5:11 - Habitat for Humanity Philippines (CSR)

5:12 - 7:15 - Filipinos helping Filipinos

7:16 - 8:19 - Helping the educational system

8:20 - 9:38 - Banilad Elementary School (CSR)

9:39 - 11:29 - Building brand awareness

11:30 - 13:03 - Ending statement + Credits

#CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility #ESG  #positiveimpact #businessinitiative #communitybuilding #Tahche #CEOmindset  #USbusinesses #Philippines #NewYork

Your offshore leader can define the performance of your remote team, bringing your business initiatives to success or failure.

After all, an offshore leader serves as a medium through which your business direction is implemented even from miles away. They are your representative and your right hand away from home. 

Needless to say, it’s a must that you choose your offshore leader wisely.

Watch this latest episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook Podcast” to learn how to effectively choose your offshore leader, with insights from Tahche’s CEO, Bryan Luoma. ✨

Read the highlights here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/how-to-choose-your-offshore-leader/

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:41 - Introduction

1:42 - 2:30 - The “Peter Principle”

2:31 - 3:51 -  Offshore leader quality 1

3:52 - 5:42 - Offshore leader quality 2

5:43 - 6:57 -  Offshore leader quality 3

6:58 - 8:05 -  Offshore leader quality 4

8:06 - 9:00 -  Offshore leader quality 5

9:01 - 10:55 - Offshore leader qualities 6 and 710:56 - 11:27 - Offshore leader quality 8

11:28 - 13:21 -  Offshore leader quality 9

13:22 - 15:16 - Ending statement 

#offshoreleader #Filipinoteam #remoteteam  #Filipinoworkers #leadership #leadershipquality #choosinganoffshoreleader #recruitment #businesstips #Tahche #CEOmindset  #USbusinesses #Philippines #NewYork