India and the Philippines Together Account for 50% of the Offshore Bpo Market Currently
Growing at 46% annually since 2004, the US$6.8 billion Philippines’ offshore market today employs over 450,000 people, mostly for voice-based services. The Everest study, The Silent Knight: The Philippines’ Emerging Non-Voice BPO Capability, which includes contributions from the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP), shows that the Philippines is now poised to emerge as an important destination for non-voice offshore BPO work for buyers looking beyond India to grow their offshoring footprint. It is noteworthy here that by 2012, the offshore BPO market will have an addressable opportunity of $220-280 billion, and as much as 90 percent of this addressable market opportunity will be in non-voice BPO services.
The Everest Research Institute study shows that while the scale of work is currently low, a number of providers are already leveraging the Philippines for a vast scope of non-voice functions. However, there remains limited awareness of the Philippines’ real capability in non-voice services, which has grown significantly over the past three years.
Says Nikhil Rajpal, Principal, Everest Group, “Success in voice-based BPO services has positioned the Philippines as the second largest low-cost BPO destination after India, and both countries combined account for 50 percent of the offshore BPO market in revenue terms. In non-voice BPO, most current activity and scale in the Philippines is concentrated on transactional services. Whereas almost all types of non-voice BPO functions are now being delivered from the Philippines, their maturity varies, so while we see relatively high activity and maturity in Finance & Accounting and transcription services, there has been only some activity recently in HRO, with even lesser in Procurement Services. Further, while there has been an increased traction in judgment-intensive knowledge services such as research, analytics and legal services, the scale and maturity remains low.”
The Filipino government is focused on development of the non-voice BPO industry, providing incentive programs to attract investors as well as providing grants and infrastructure developments.
Says Jimit Arora, Research Director, Everest Research Institute, “A number of factors are favoring the growth of non-voice BPO in the Philippines. These include acceptance as a key destination for customer service and support; competitive costs; sizable pool of English speaking talent; and a starting base of captives and suppliers. There is strong cultural similarity between the Philippines and the United States, making it easier for Filipino agents to relate toU.S. customers.”
“In terms of operating cost per employee for transactional back-office work, the Philippines offers about 75% and 70% respective savings over tier-II cities in UK and US, which is somewhat lesser savings as compared to India, but sizably more than other offshoring destinations like Monterrey (Mexico) and Prague (Czech Republic). Again, in terms of graduates per annum, at 480, 000, Philippines lags behind India’s 30, 00, 000, but is much ahead of Egypt, Argentina, South Africa and Mexico”, adds Jimit.
However, according to Nikhil, managing talent-related constraints will be critical to ensure operational success in the Philippines. He says, “Philippines will need to address four key talent-related challenges – scalability of entry-level talent; availability of specialized skills; availability and quality of managers; and migration of skilled talent.” Challenges regarding shortage of entry-level talent exist in India as well as the Philippines. According to the NASSCOM-Everest study, “Roadmap 2012 – Capitalizing on the Expanding BPO Landscape”, released last year, while the number of people required to support impending growth of BPO in India are available, unless the current focus on “ready-to-eat” talent is altered, the future growth may lead to a shortage of approximately one million entry-level graduates by 2012. However, availability of specialized skills, access to quality management talent, and talent migration are challenges that are much more pronounced in thePhilippines as compared to India.
Concludes Nikhil, “Given the nascent stage of the Philippines’ non-voice BPO market and prevailing talent-related challenges, the Philippines is unlikely to replace India as the leading non-voice BPO delivery location.” However, the Philippines can still serve as an important satellite delivery location for such services, and it is time the world starts taking note of its non-voice BPO delivery capabilities, he adds.
Practical Gift-giving
So someone gave you a gift wrapped in sassy purple-and-gold paper with a fancy ribbon to top it all off. Just looking at it makes you feel all itchy and excited to find out what’s inside! Of course, you don’t want to act like a greedy kid on Christmas morning while everyone is watching you, so you just smile and say thanks as gracefully as possible while holding all the anticipation in. You wait while everyone is away—you hold the package in your hands—your lower lip might even tremble a bit while thinking about the goody inside—you tear the fancy wrap off…and a cheap picture frame you can buy at any department store for P80 pesos greets your eyes. Talk about a major letdown huh?
We’ve all had an experience like this at least once in our lives. We love getting gifts since they make us feel special, but sometimes gift-receiving tends to get pretty ugly. How? Well, the gift may be generic and useless. We know that the person is well-meaning but admit it, we want to scratch the person’s eye out for wasting money on something we can’t help but resent as decent human beings. Good intentions are cool, but there are such things as misled good intentions.
They say it’s the thought that counts in giving gifts, but if there is no thought in the first place, if there is just a mindless, automatic reaction to the occasion, then the gift would count for zilch. We **** receiving useless, generic gifts. Naturally, we shouldn’t give such gifts to other people. The idea behind giving gifts is to make the recipient feel special, not annoyed or resentful. That is why we should give practical gifts that the person can appreciate. The gift should be appropriate not only to the occasion but to the personality of the recipient as well. It need not be expensive, so long as it’s thoughtful and practical with the person’s needs in mind.
For example, if your friend loves to watch movies, giving a copy of his favorite film or something that he or she would like to watch is a good idea. If your friend tends to get stressed at work too much, a gift certificate to a spa is just perfect (plus it’s not that expensive! ). If your friend is particular, a pretty scarf or a flattering shade of lipstick may get you a lot of hugs.
For occasions such as wedding anniversaries or Valentine’s, a bunch of flowers never fail to do the trick. The keyword for such occasions is “romance” and nothing spells it better than a bouquet of fresh, high-quality flowers specially handpicked for the occasion. There are several shops that sell flowers both online and on the streets, wherein they offer delivery to your loved ones. Delivery is usually efficient and hassle-free, so you might want to try the delivery service of your chosen flower shop.
Remember, pour effort into giving gifts to the people you love. Make sure that the gift is thoughtful and practical, and who knows, the people around you may stop giving you picture frames on your birthday.
PHILIPPINES CONDOMINIUMS
THE GRAMERCY RESIDENCES PHILIPPINES CONDOMINIUMS
For more details, visit my website http://www.condosphilippinesrealestate.com
I would like to offer The Gramercy Residences at Century City, from Century Properties, Inc., Set to rise along Kalayaan Avenue , Century City is touted as “the development of the new century” and “a city within a city.”
Century City is a fully-integrated development masterplanned by Jon Adams Jerde of the Jerde Partnership International, world-renowned urban planner of the global landmarks Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles, Roppongi Hills in Tokyo Japan, City of Dreams in Macau and the 2006 Winner for Best Master-Planned Community Zlote in Warsaw Poland. It will comprise of luxury residential towers, entertainment and shopping centers, Grade A office buildings in Makati ‘s only IT park, a private recreational club, and an IT school that will be just a short walk or an elevator ride away from the residential towers.
LOCATED WITHIN GRAMERCY’S SKYPARK
The Gramercy Residences will be the only 24/365 hyper-amenitized luxury high-rise in the Philippines boasting of features and luxuries never before attempted anywhere else in the world.
AMENITIES
1. Three World-class Swimming Pools
Featuring a freeform infinity pool, a 25-meter lap-pool with multiple lanes, and a children’s pool – all with breathtaking Makati skyline views.
25-meter Lap-pool with multiple lanes Kiddie Pool Other Auxiliary/wading Pools
2. Cascading Waterfalls
The sound of rainfall like rhythm fills the air with a sense of serenity while the waterfall doubles as a distinct visual interest.
3. Three Distinct Gyms
The Gramercy will have three gyms open 24 hours a day — a general-purpose gym, a purely weights gym, and a third gym with purely aerobic machines.
4. Cafe and Restaurant
Enjoy the fantastic city view 36 levels above the ground as you take a sip of your morning brew or indulge in a hearty lunch
5. Yoga/Pilates Room
Tucked away behind a lush landscape, this facility provides a tranquil workout area for wellness seekers.
6. Spa and Massage Center
From ******* and massages to a relaxing steam bath, the spa at Gramercy provides an escape for those who want to recharge and rejuvenate.
7. Day Care Center
While you work, your small bundle of joy will receive the best care and attention from the center’s experienced and well-trained staff.
8. THX Theater
Aside from the state-of-the-art cinemas within Century City, the Gramercy will have its own surround-sound theater where you can watch your favorite films.
9. DVD Library
Choose from a whole range of Gramercy’s exclusive collection of blockbuster movies, classical masterpieces and award-winning films.
10. Resident’s Lounge
A communal space perfect for casual meetings and conversations.
11. Conference Room
A flexible function room with global communication capabilities, such as video conferencing and wireless Internet for communal use.
12. Library/Book Club
Take your pick from local and international bestselling reads.
OTHER AMENITIES WITHIN GRAMERCY
Internet and Cable TV Ready units
Children’s Playground
Meditation Garden
Wine Bar & Storage
Beauty Salon
Emergency Clinic
Place of worship
Other 5-Star Services within Gramercy
FULLY-SERVICED
The Gramercy will be fully-serviced, a dream come true for those who live the modern lifestyle. Imagine ordering a sumptuous meal served in your bedroom from any of Century City’s restaurants. Or having a personal shopper bring up some new arrivals from your favorite boutiques downstairs, a housekeeper taking care of your household chores, or the Gramercy day care center and playschool ensuring that your kids have countless hours of educational fun.
5-Star Services at the Gramercy 24-hour doormen Delivery service from all Century City restaurants Massage and spa services Personal shopping and delivery services, including groceries, cleaners, pharmacies Messenger services for local pick-ups and deliveries Newspaper delivery Pet-walking and sitting services Pick-up and delivery services for laundry and dry cleaning Technical support services for computers, entertainment centers and telecommunication equipment Extra storage space for sale for boxes, old clothes, sports equipment and the like. Your food can be delivered to your unit even late at night from any of Century City’s top restaurants Enjoy a relaxing massage anytime you want—even at 2 a.m. after a tiring workday With technicians on stand by 24 hours to fix your PC, Internet connection or any other broken electrical fixtures. Hang out with friends in any of Century City’s bars and restos, open until the wee hours of the morning
To learn more about the Jerde Partnership, please go to: www.jerde.com.
INSPIRATION
Inspired by the spirit of the great city of New York, The Gramercy Residences will be the first tower to rise at Century City.
This ultra-exclusive hyper-amenitized condo project takes its name from Manhattan’s ultra-exclusive Gramercy Park, a fenced-in private park in New York City’s most prestigious of neighborhoods, accessible only to the well-heeled residents of the buildings in the area who are assigned keys to the park. It is here that Cyrus Field conceived the Trans-Atlantic Cable, Mark Twain played pool, and an eight-year old John F. Kennedy chased the squirrels on a lazy afternoon.
It is the exclusivity, the history, and the central characteristics of Gramercy Park in New York, that has inspired in no small measure, the first urban icon set to rise in progressive Century City: The Gramercy Residences will feature interiors and aesthetics that evoke the Big Apple’s unmistakable flair, and the exclusivity and style of its Manhattanite namesake.
THE RESIDENCES
With Century City’s citizens, a new paradigm in residential high-rise development will be set, with all residential units not only providing Century Properties’ highly-acclaimed, Fully-fitted, Fully-furnished concept, but taking bespoke living to the next level with more interior design options to allow you to truly personalize your future home. Among them is the piece de resistance: The breathtaking SKYPARK with waterfalls, infinity pools, a designer restaurant, health club and more, 36 storeys above the ground and traversing the entire width of the building.
6 DESIGN OPTIONS
LUSH
Enjoy the comforts of living in an inviting contemporary style.
AZULI
An interplay of arresting blue, pristine white and butter yellow adorn this lively pad, topped off with complementary oriental accent pieces.
SLEEK
Neutral shades combined with dazzling silver, reflective light fixtures and funky artwork make this pad truly stylish and unique.
SAVANNAH
Subdued contemporary design merges with bold animal prints and rich dark leather to create the perfect pad for the adventurous frequent traveler.
ARISTO
This elegant living space combines modern design with contrasting neutrals and tones, and touches of old world furniture.
BARLEY
Black and gold merge to create a strong sense of character in this design, given a further edge by retro-classic furniture, carved mirrors and high-gloss finishes.
STANDARD UNITS CONFIGURATION:
Studio Unit - 28 sqm. to 34 sqm.
1 Bedroom Unit -39 sqm. to 45 sqm.
2 Bedroom Unit - 66 sqm.
3 Bedroom Unit - 153 sqm.
LOFT UNITS CONFIGURATION:
1 Bedroom loft Unit - 44 sqm. to 58 sqm.
2 Bedroom loft Unit - 88 sqm. to 107 sqm.
3 Bedroom loft Unit - 149 sqm.
Also, we have other condominium projects like the Knightsbridge Residences in Century City Makati, the “Soho Central” in Mandaluyong, the “Grand Soho Makati” in Buendia/Salcedo Village, and a high-end house and lot project “The Canyon Ranch” in Carmona, Cavite.
Should you require additional information, I would be very happy to assist you. Just let me know if you are interested and I will send you our pricing and sample quotations. If you have friends who may also be interested in our project, I would appreciate very much if you can refer our project.
Warm regards,
Mr. Christopher John T. Koh
Century Sales Officer
CENTURY PROPERTIES INC.
21st Flr. Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Cor. Makati Ave.
Makati City Philippines 1200
Mobile no. (+63)929-3737239/ (+632) 8563834
Email: mycenturyproperties@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.condosphilippinesrealestate.com
An Online Magazine Shop in the Philippines
When you want to buy or purchase some magazines the convenient way in the Philippines, then the perfect place for you is the M-Express.
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When it comes to online magazine shop that can provide the best collection of Philippine Magazine, M-Express is the only online magazine shop for that. Well, M-Express “is” the only online magazine shop in the Philippines, which is why M-Express is the top online magazine shop in the Philippines.
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The innovative services that the M-EXPRESS provides is powered by LBC, the country’s dependable domestic and international courier service which brings over 50 years of experience and an intensive network of branches both here and abroad.
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