By: Chris Gallagher
Offshore staffing can be especially attractive for companies facing difficulties finding, affording, and retaining local talent. However, it can also be daunting for those without a long history of hiring overseas.
That’s where Outsourced comes in. Established in 2012 in the Philippines, Outsourced is a vigorous young company that has grown precipitously and now provides firms with access to the top 5% of high-performing talent. ISO-certified and recognized as one of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Outsourced is more than just a temp mill; it specializes in building dedicated full-time teams for its clients and boasts a 98% retention rate.
Building Full-Time Teams with Offshore Outsourcing
That commitment to building teams, not just one-off hires, is how Outsourced provides companies with a more brilliant staffing solution.
As Mike Larcher, CEO and founder of Outsourced, explains, “We build dedicated, full-time offshore teams. We do not do ad hoc, project-based tasks.”
Unlike call centers or virtual assistant (VA) services, Outsourced provides highly skilled professionals in fields as diverse as IT, CX, creative, marketing, admin, professional services, finance, education, healthcare, and engineering.
Outsourced utilizes a recruitment process that emphasizes reaching out to passive candidates, allowing the company to connect with some of the highly skilled professionals in the industry. This approach helps them place talent among the ideal performers in their respective fields.
The History of Outsourced
In 2012, when Mike Larcher was running a digital agency, he found it increasingly difficult to find and retain high-performing talent in Australia. That led him to look to the Philippines for potential team members. He discovered that he could save 75% on salaries compared to hiring locally, and with this increased “buying power,” he could attract and retain more talent. Larcher realized he could help other companies do the same–and with that realization, Outsourced was born.
Based in the Philippines, Outsourced began with just a single employee. The company opened multiple offices for its growing teams in the following years. It achieved PEZA accreditation in October 2017. 2018 it received ISO certifications for quality and information security management systems. In May 2024, Outsourced acquired staffing agency Double Yolk, allowing it to recruit in India.
Besides being recognized as one of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work For, Outsourced has also been certified as Great Place to Work® certified, recognizing its persistence in a commitment to staff happiness, wellness, and a thriving workplace culture.
A Growing Approach to Hiring Offshore Talent
Over a decade, the firm has expanded to over 1,000 employees and has set a goal to grow its team to more than 3,000 by 2028. Larcher believes the company’s high retention rate is influenced by its strong support teams and focus on maintaining a positive and ethical work environment for its staff.
“It’s not just about money,” Larcher notes. It’s about building an award-winning culture.
Outsourced offers flexible, transparent, and customized Philippines outsourcing without long-term contracts for companies hoping to hire offshore. It provides legal compliance and complete control to its clients. Client companies can hire an entire team and scale up their operations easily, quickly, and cheaply.
To learn more about Outsourced, visit their official website.
Published by Joseph T.
