MANILA, Philippines - Global human resources (HR) solutions provider SilkRoad has established a new office in the Philippines as it seeks to grow its operations in the country and in Asia.
In a statement, SilkRoad chief operating officer and co-founder Brian Platz said the company decided to set-up an office in the country as it sees an important market given the fast pace at which the economy is growing.
“We believe the Philippines not only presents a unique opportunity for us to help local companies strengthen their talent acquisition and management programs and build their bottom line; our presence on the ground will also act as a strategic hub, helping us grow our operations all over Asia,†he said.
In an increasingly competitive environment, he said companies have to take their business to new levels and differentiate themselves in the market.
“SilkRoad helps companies manage their talent pool to keep things efficient,†he said.
SilkRoad provides a full suite of HR software solutions to small and medium businesses that enable them to find, attract, develop and retain the best talent possible.
As a solutions provider, SilkRoad leverages the potential of the Philippines as a hub of talent in software development.
The company’s clients can also use a range of technologies to determine influence among their employees.
“By learning more about their most influential employees, organizations can better understand how they contribute to the company and leverage their influence to help drive results,†Platz said.
Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines president and chief executive officer Jose Mari Mercado said SilkRoad’s move to open an office here would support the growth of the industry.
“Software development and HR are two fast-growing segments in the local IT-BPM (information technology and business process management) industry. With global companies like SilkRoad investing in the Philippines, there is no stopping the growth of these sectors,†he said.
SilkRoad, which has its headquarters in the US, also has offices in Canada, Germany, France, Japan, China, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.