Upwork has been gaining popularity in recent years, but

In this episode, Bryan gets into the details as to why

Acknowledgment:

We would like to acknowledge the following creators for

· Alec G. - “The 3 most common upwork scam jobs and how to avoid them”

· Colleen Cavolo - “Upwork is TOO EXPENSIVE: Where should you job hunt instead?”

· Deya - “The Best & Worst Freelancing Platforms of 2024 (upwork, fiverr, peopleperhour, toptal, guru, etc)”

· Joshua Fluke - “Why Upwork Is NOT Freelance - It's TERRIBLE for Workers | #grindreel”

· Nomad Capitalist - “Why I’ve Stopped Hiring Freelancers”

· HireUA - “DON'T Hire on Upwork, Do This Instead”

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:22 - Introduction

1:23 - 6:41 - Why Upwork is not good for workers

6:42 - 14:19 -  Why Upwork is not good for CEOs

14:20 - 18:04 Alternative to Upwork

18:05 - 18:28 - Credits

#Upwork #gigworkers #gigeconomy #freelance #freelancers

Finding top employees can be hard, but is doubly rewarding. So keeping them should be top priority. 

In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” Bryan shares his insights on the common reasons why top remote employees quit and what you can do and improve to keep them on your team. ✨

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:21 - Introduction

1:22 - 6:45 -  Lack of communication and connection

6:46 - 10:43 - Limited career development opportunities

10:44 -  16:23 Poor work-life balance

16:24 - 18:03 - Lack of support and recognition

18:04 - 20:37 - Technology and infrastructure challenges

20:38 - 21:14 - Credits

#remoteemployees #employeeretention #retentionstrategy #businessstrategy #offshoring #outsourcing #recruitmentsolutions #CEOmindset #USbusinesses #Americanbusinesses #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook

Every day, businesses are faced with challenges. Oftentimes, it’s the skill gap. 

With the ongoing labor shortage in the U.S., it can be frustrating to not have the right people on your project, leading to delayed goals and higher costs. 

What do you do?

Bryan Luoma, CEO of Tahche, takes the stage in this latest episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook” to share his best tips to successfully beat the skill gap. 

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 0:37 - Introduction

0:38 - 2:18 - Understanding the skill gap

2:19 - 5:20 - Training and upskilling

5:21 - 7:29 - Hiring offshore

7:30 - 9:50 - Lifelong learning culture

9:51 - 12:07 - Personal implementation

12:08 - 12:53 - Credits

#skillgap #howtobeattheskillgap #businessstrategy #skillgapsolutions #offshoring #outsourcing #recruitmentsolutions #CEOmindset #USbusinesses #Americanbusinesses #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook

When employees talk behind your back and are leaving you one after another, are you really managing your business well? 🤔

Maybe, you're more of a BOSS rather than a LEADER. And if so, you're in big trouble.

But it's not the end of the world. Not when Bryan, leader of Tahche, is here to share with you the best ways to find out if you're a boss or a leader, and how to transition into a leader if you're a boss.

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:01 - 1:39 - Introduction

1:40 - 2:49 -  Boss Behavior vs. Leadership

2:50 -  5:20 - Controlling vs. Empowering

5:21 - 8:21 -  Individuals as Replaceable Resources vs. Individuals as Assets

8:22 - 11:35 - Staying in the Comfort Zone vs. Innovating

11:36 - 13:03  - Transitioning from Boss to Leader

13:04 - 13:47 - Credits

#boss #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #toxicboss #business101 #CEOmindset #USbusineses #Americanbusinesses #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook

Have you been getting bad reviews on company listings and pages from former employees?

Not all corporate partings are amicable, and no company is perfect, so getting negative feedback for separated employees is simply a part of running a business. 

But without proper management, bad reviews can cause serious damage especially on your business’ reputation, employee morale, and recruitment initiatives. 

So how do you effectively and strategically handle a bad review, enough to transform it into something positive?

Tune in to this episode to find out! ✨

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 - 0:48 - Introduction

0:49 - 1:42 - All about the review economy

1:43 - 3:21 - Why do employees leave bad reviews?

3:22 - 6:23 - Strategies in dealing with bad reviews

6:24 - 8:00 - Improving internal operations after a bad review

8:01 - 10:33 - How to prevent bad reviews from happening

10:34 - 11:36 - Credits

#ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #badreviews #negativereviews #negativefeedback #employeefeedback #employeereviews #constructivecriticism #businessstrategy #marketinghack #businesshack #USbusinesses #UScompanies #Filipinoworkforce #outsourcing #offshoring

As you’re growing your business, it’s important to keep things strategic and sustainable. 

After all, you’ll be using up a lot of capital and investing not only money but also an immense amount of time and effort.

To help, here are the top 3 HACKS to scale your business quickly and responsibly.

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 - 0:54 - Introduction

0:55 - 1:57 - Defining business scaling

1:58 - 4:05 - HACK 1: Grow a sales and marketing team

4:06 - 7:20 - HACK 2: Leverage technology and automation 

7:21 - 10:51 - HACK 3: Have the right people in the right seats 

10:52 - 11:17 - Hire with Tahche to scale your business

11:18 - 11:50 - Credits

#businessscaling #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #businesshacks #businessexpansion #globalexpansion #startups #enterprise #offshoring #outsourcing #UScompanies #Americanbusiness #Americancompanies #USbusinesses #Filipinoworkforce #Philippinestalentpool

In this economy, it’s no wonder how the hustle culture is thriving, with many employees now moonlighting to get more pay.

But while moonlighting has many short term benefits, in the long run, it’s going to cost your company productivity and your employees’ wellbeing. 

So how do you deal with it? 

Find out in this latest episode of the Philippine Business Playbook Podcast!

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 - 0:36 - Introduction

0:37 - 1:13 - The growing prevalence of moonlighting

1:14 - 3:52 - Signs of a moonlighting employee

3:53 - 6:58 -  Effects of a moonlighting employee on your organization

6:59 - 10:47 -  How do you address or combat moonlighting

10:48 - 11:13 -  Starting a remote team 

11:14 - 11:39 - Hire with Tahche!

11:40 - 12:35 - Credits

#moonlighting #multiplejobs #hustleculture #employeesatisfaction #employeeengagement #scheduling #business101 #businessbasics #HR #humanresources #UScompanies #Americanbusiness #Americancompanies #USbusinesses #Filipinoworkforce

The outsourcing industry in the Philippines is worth billions of dollars, accounting for a huge portion of the country's GDP.

But how has it affected Filipinos, their communities, and their careers? Are Filipinos limited to call center jobs via outsourcing?

How is Tahche aiming to improve remote recruitment for Filipinos all over the country?

Find out the answers to these hard-hitting questions in this interview with Bryan Luoma, CEO of Tahche, and Dr. Alvin Ang, professor of the Ateneo de Manila University's Department of Economics.

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - 3:05 - Introduction

3:06 - 4:09 - Positive Effects of the BPO Industry

4:10 - 5:52 - Challenges for the BPO Industry

5:53 - 7:02 - Global Competitiveness of Filipinos

7:03 - 10:29 - Changes in the BPO industry

10:30 - 11:54 - Online Job Platforms’ Impact on the Labor Market & Job Security

11:55 - 14:11 - Tahche vs other Online Job Platforms

14:12 - 17:12 - Impact of Tahche and other Job Platforms on the Philippine Economy

17:13 - 18:59 - Introducing the Tahche Mobile App

19:00 - 22:47 - How Tahche Helps Reduce Unemployment and Underemployment

22:48 - 27:57 - Tahche, Job Platforms, and the Future of Work

27:58 - 30:16 - Tahche’s Innovation and Adaptability

30:17 - 31:18 - Social Safety Nets in the Philippines

31:19 - 33:34 - How Tahche Supports Filipino Professionals

33:35 - 35:01 - Envisioning Better Careers for Filipino Professionals

35:02 - 35:46 - Changing the Mindset of Filipino Professionals

35:47 - 37:14 - Tahche: A Trusted Partner

37:15 - 37:55 - Adapting and Scaling the Tahche Mobile App

37:56 - 39:01 - The Future of the Philippine Labor Force

39:02 - 40:07 - Credits

#Philippineoutsourcing #offshoring #outsourcing #Philippinerecruitment #recruitmentsolutions #Filipinoworkforce #Philippinestalentpool #Philippinelaborforce #Onlinejobplatform #Mobileapp #USbusinesses #Americanbusinesses #UScompanies #remoterecruitment #remotework #Tahche

Receiving a resignation letter can be devastating. Especially after all the efforts put into recruiting and training a valued employee. 

So how do you gracefully deal with it?

Listen to The Philippine Business Playbook’s latest episode to find out how!

***If you want to hire professionals from the Philippines, hire with Tahche! https://tahche.ph/get-in-touch/

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - 0:36 - Introduction

0:37 - 1:35 - Quitting as a natural part of business

1:36 - 3:38 -  Common signs that an employee is considering quitting

3:39 - 5:15 - How to retain an employee

5:16 - 8:09 - How to let go of an employee

8:10 - 9:08 - Do an exit interview

9: 09 - 11:39 - Keeping it above board

11:40 - 12:02 - How to attract top employees

12:03 - 12:41 - Hire with Tahche!

12:42 - 13:31 - Credits

REFERENCE: 

How to attract (...and keep!) TOP REMOTE EMPLOYEES: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02uIUzxKYQLeg5wNh0pkRU?si=094323f54db54eae

#resignation #employeeresignation #employeeretention #employeeretentionstrategy #employeeengagement #upskilling #employeetraining #employeerelationship #HR #humanresources #UScompanies #Americanbusiness #Americancompanies #USbusinesses

In this episode, I debunk 5 MYTHS about Filipino employees that might be stopping you from taking advantage of hiring a highly effective and dedicated remote team in the Philippines.

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 - 0:37 - Introduction

0:38 - 1:34 - The Filipino worker

1:35 - 3:26 - DEBUNKING MYTH 1: Filipino workers are only unskilled laborers/call center agents/nurses

3:27 - 5:50 - DEBUNKING MYTH 2: Filipinos are poor, uneducated, and unable to use the latest tech

5:51 - 7:55 - DEBUNKING MYTH 3: Filipinos won’t understand or adapt to our culture

7:56 - 10:39 - DEBUNKING MYTH 4: Filipinos have limited career aspirations

10:40 - 12:26 - DEBUNKING MYTH 5: Filipinos are lazy and without initiative

12:27 - 13:00 - Hire with Tahche!

13:01 - 13:40 - Credits

#Filipinomyths #Filipinoemployees #Filipinoculture #Filipinoworkculture #workculture #Filipinoattitude #Filipinostereotypes #remoteteam