StarTek to hire 1,000 workers for its Makati facility

MANILA, Philippines - StarTek, a US-based business process outsourcing (BPO) company, will be hiring an estimated 1,000 employees for its newly-opened Makati City facility. The company, which began its local operations last month, said it is looking for approximately 400 workers, after hiring 200 people. New hires will be trained under a development program which will help workers build lasting relationships with customers. Besides recruiting top coaches and team leaders, the company has also hired operations managers, ensuring its start-up and current operations, Susan Padley, StarTek Philippines general manager, said in a statement. “We initially started recruiting in a small, temporary development office but still fulfilled our goal of hiring our entire pioneer management team," Padley said. The company’s culture—open-door policies for employees, among others—makes it successful in recruiting agents, Padley said. “We bring to the Philippines the people-first culture that has enabled us to build a strong, loyal workforce over 21 years and it is just as appreciated here as it has been in North America," said Padley. To provide a work-life balance, StarTek offers employees opportunities to participate in fitness programs, sports tournaments, and personal interest focused clubs. StarTek “treats everyone with respect, and if someone has something to say, we definitely want to hear it," Padley added. The company runs 21 facilities in the United States and the Philippines. - GMANews.TV