Best Practices in Philippine Overseas Recruitment

It is a known fact that the effectiveness of an organization’s selection system can influence bottom-line business outcomes, such as productivity and financial performance. 

This is why it is critical to choose the best recruitment firm in order to be assured of the quality of candidates.  Although there are a number of parameters that may be used when selecting a recruitment firm, it all boils down to knowing what the best practices are for search and selection companies.

When it comes to international labor practices, there is no better authority than the International Labor Organization (ILO).  The ILO is the only 'tripartite' United Nations agency that brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programs promoting Decent Work for all.

With the need to develop guidelines and principles for policies based on best practices and international standards, the ILO has requested EDI-Staffbuilders International to present its best practices in the recruitment of Filipinos during the ILO convention ‘Merchants of Labour: Policy Dialogue on the Agents of International Labour Migration’ held on 28 and 29 April 2005 in Geneva, Switzerland.  Mr. Cesar Averia, President, discussed the topic ‘Private recruitment agencies in the era of globalization: Challenges and responses – The case of the Philippines.’  The papers presented by the various speakers during the symposium were compiled in a book Merchants of Labour.  You may download a .pdf copy of this book through the ILO’s website HERE.

EDI-Staffbuilders International is the Philippine leader in providing overseas manpower solutions.  We have the capability to recruit all levels of positions from the Philippines and other places in the Far East like Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam and even from India.  EDI is part of the John Clements Group, the leading Human Resource consulting firm in the Philippines.

For more information on the Philippine overseas recruitment’s best practices or any other recruitment concerns or needs you may have, please feel free to call or e-mail us at sales@edistaffbuilders.com.