Interviewing Remote Candidates in the Philippines
The video interview is where a strong application either holds up or falls apart. How to structure it, what to watch for, and why the recording matters.
Articles tagged "remote hiring" from the Flex team.
The video interview is where a strong application either holds up or falls apart. How to structure it, what to watch for, and why the recording matters.
An employer of record employs the person you already found. A staffing agency finds the person. Fee shapes, replacement rules and the choice, side by side.
The contract says contractor. Philippine law reads the work, not the contract. The four-part test, the red flags, and the bill when a worker is reclassified.
A thirteenth salary is the law in the Philippines, not a bonus. Who gets it, how it is computed, when it is due, and what it adds to a remote hire's real cost.
A resume proves nothing and a video call proves less than it feels like. The four checks that separate a reliable Filipino VA from a well-written application.
The hourly rate is the number everyone quotes and rarely the one that leaves the bank. What a Filipino virtual assistant costs a business in 2026, line by line.
It's not a one-off cost hack. Here's the real reason global companies keep coming back to Filipino remote talent, year after year.
The salary is just the opening bid. From statutory benefits to attrition risk, here's what a Filipino remote hire actually costs a US company in 2026.
US companies saving 60–80% on dev costs aren't cutting corners, they're tapping a Filipino talent pool that pairs technical depth with fluent English.
Unlock the potential of remote Filipino workers. Explore cost advantages, skills, and cultural insights. Find your next top performer. Start your hiring journey now!