Our flagship service
Placement and aftercare of workers from the Philippines
With our high quality Filipino recruitment and aftercare service, you can overcome the problems caused by labour shortages!
Background
Day by day, we experience the extraordinary labor shortage facing the Hungarian labor market. This is primarily due to demographic reasons.
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), between 2017 and 2024, the difference between deaths and live births in Hungary amounted to approximately 370,000 people. In the same period, the difference between those retiring and the number of young people entering the labor market shows that the number of new entrants to the labor market has decreased, or is decreasing, by more than 220,000 people. Several hundred thousand Hungarian workers are currently employed in Western Europe, and since 2010, nearly 370,000 Hungarian citizens have emigrated from the country. We do not count on their return to the Hungarian labor market. Between 2021 and 2031, the working-age population is expected to decrease by about 700,000 people.
For a long time, companies have tried to address the acute labor shortage by employing workers from third countries (primarily from Ukraine and Serbia). However, it has become clear that this workforce can no longer be expanded. We are seeing attempts to employ citizens from Vietnam, Mongolia, and other third countries. Recently, a significant number of workers from the Philippines have also been arriving in Hungary, and according to the clear opinion of experts, their employment represents an efficient and cost-effective solution.
After 2010, the Philippines became one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It is common practice for citizens to work abroad in order to support their families, and this greatly contributes to the country's GDP. Filipino workers not only speak fluent English but also have excellent skills and an ideal work ethic. They are characterised by reliability, diligence and a respect for rules.
Filipino workers are perfectly capable of coping under European and Hungarian conditions as well.
Labour market situation in Hungary
|
Year |
Deaths |
Live births |
Difference (natural decrease) |
Retirees |
Labour market entrants |
Reduction in workforce |
Emigrants |
|
2017 |
131 674 |
91 577 |
40 097 |
140 576 |
117 880 |
22 696 |
26 957 |
|
2018 |
131 045 |
89 807 |
41 238 |
140 852 |
112 618 |
28 234 |
23 808 |
|
2019 |
129 603 |
89 193 |
40 410 |
136 948 |
100 355 |
36 593 |
21 900 |
|
2020 |
141 002 |
92 338 |
48 664 |
131 518 |
96 469 |
35 049 |
19 322 |
|
2021 |
155 621 |
93 039 |
62 582 |
123 519 |
93 617 |
29 902 |
21 730 |
|
2022 |
136 446 |
88 491 |
47 955 |
112 163 |
89 087 |
23 076 |
28 825 |
|
2023 |
128 176 |
85 225 |
42 951 |
108 230 |
85 641 |
22 589 |
35 736 |
|
2024 |
127 470 |
77 511 |
49 959 |
105 486 |
83 303 |
22 183 |
41 294 |
|
|
|
|
373 856 |
|
|
220 322 |
219 572 |
*based on estimation
What is the advantage of a Filipino workforce?
The loyal and hardworking nature of Filipinos makes them an ideal workforce. They can do their work efficiently and quickly and are highly respectful because of their strong social hierarchy. Family is a very important value for them, and they work abroad not only to improve their own financial situation and career opportunities, but also to provide a higher standard of living for their families.
Low fluctuation
The work permit is valid only in Hungary and for the given company, so the possibility of fluctuation is low.
Language skills
In addition to their mother tongue, they are also fluent in English, so there is no need to spend time or money on language courses.
Attitude to work
They work reliably and diligently, are thorough in their work and highly observant of rules, as well as being very respectful.
Hiring Filipino workers in Hungary
1 - How are workers from the Philippines “imported”?
Our partner in the Philippines has been active in the field of human resources for decades and, therefore, has an extensive database and a wide network of contacts. This allows us to search for and find the ideal candidates quickly and efficiently.
2 - Recruitment steps in the Philippines
- Awareness raising plan: Use of social media, print media and local platforms.
- Pre-screening: Based on the defined requirements, our local teams will screen the profiles and then conduct personal interviews and prepare assessment candidate reports.
- Shortlisting candidates: Background checks, obtaining police certificates of good conduct.
- Admission: offer, acceptance of offer, residence permit application, then preparation of travel plan.
3 - Obtaining the residence permit
- Selection, decision on employment, pre-contract.
- Obtaining and compiling the necessary documents. Preparing official translations.
- Documents for the competent authorities the Hungarian diplomatic mission, NDGAP (Enter Hungary interface), competent employment office.
- Receiving a “D” visa for entry to and stay in Hungary at the consulate, then travel to Hungary.
- Collecting the residence permit in person at the competent NDGAP office within 30 days of arrival.
- The time between selection and entry is expected to be 70-90 days.
4 - Starting work
- Arranging for and managing the reception of newly arriving workers from the Philippines at the airport and their transportation to their accommodation.
- Coordinating accommodation-related tasks.
- Administration of bank account opening and bank card application for Filipino workers.
- Documents required for employment (social security number, tax identification number), residence permit for employment purposes.
5 - Aftercare
Our activities do not end with the placement of workers. We provide assistance with integration and ensuring more effective and smoother cooperation.
- We operate a 24/7 telephone helpdesk for workers from the Philippines.
- Familiarising employees with Hungarian labour laws and legislation.
- We provide personal assistance in dealing with official administrative matters, by acting on behalf of the employees and by communicating with them.
- Assistance in the case of health problems. Booking appointments, interpretation services on the spot if necessary. Requesting medical certificates and forms after the treatment.
