Addressing the UK IT Skills Shortage with Offshore Talent in the Philippines
In today’s digital-first economy, UK businesses face a critical shortage of IT professionals skilled in areas including application support, software development, testing, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. According to Tech Nation, this demand for digital expertise has risen dramatically, creating a competitive landscape where hiring and retaining top talent is costly and challenging.
The UK’s small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) feel the pressure of these shortages, as larger corporations often have the resources to attract and secure the best talent. However, there is a practical, cost-effective solution to this challenge: offshore IT outsourcing in the Philippines through reliable partners like Yempo.
In this blog, we explain how adding remote employees to your team via Yempo provides an effective and high-quality solution that saves money, reduces management hassle, and keeps you in full control. This is not a case of handing off work to unknown teams. Yempo provides talent that becomes your valued team members in all but name.
Why Offshore IT Talent in the Philippines?
The Philippines has developed into a leading destination for outsourced IT talent, offering a deep pool of highly trained professionals with certifications and experience that align well with Western standards. Offshore IT specialists from the Philippines are trained in cutting-edge technologies and agile methodologies, making them ideal partners for companies aiming to stay competitive and innovative. The Philippines’ English proficiency and cultural alignment with Western business practices also make it easy to establish seamless collaboration.
Benefits of Offshore IT Talent in the Philippines
1. Significant Cost Savings
SMEs can achieve up to 70% in payroll savings by opting for offshore IT teams. Hiring a software engineer or cybersecurity specialist in the UK can cost upwards of £60,000 annually, whereas a similar role in the Philippines can be filled at a fraction of this cost, enabling businesses to reinvest savings into growth and innovation.
2. Dedicated Team Members Embedded in Client Operations
With Yempo Solutions, IT professionals are not shared resources; they are assigned exclusively to each client, meaning they quickly become integral members of your team. These dedicated employees align with client goals, systems, and cultures, providing a consistent and high-quality extension of your UK-based team.
3. Streamlined Recruitment and Compliance Management
Yempo handles the entire recruitment, HR, and technology provisioning process, ensuring clients have everything needed to manage their offshore team without the typical administrative burden. Clients pay a single guaranteed monthly management fee. This covers all aspects of offshore management, including GDPR-compliant data security.
Real-World Successes
‘’Communication is excellent, especially when you’re new to outsourcing. Yempo provides the confidence that IT, data protection, and cybersecurity are up to our required standards.
Yempo operates like an ‘e’ supplier. It all just happens.’’
Katie W, EA to the Directors, UK healthcare business.
Currently, a range of cross sector clients benefit from IT resources that they’ve added to their teams via Yempo. These include:
- IT consultancies
- Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
- Data analytics and insights companies
- Healthcare organisations
- Logisitics providers
- Engineering companies.
Why Choose Yempo Solutions?
Yempo not only manages recruitment and onboarding with you but also provides ongoing HR, payroll, legal, and technical support—ensuring a smooth and productive working relationship. Yempo’s service model ensures transparency and predictability, and immediate resolution of issues if any occur.
‘’Yempo reduces our costs. Their complete recruitment, HR and regulation service protects our business from risk.
Michelle (Yempo CEO) is a friend in your camp. We know we’ve someone whose brain we can pick and that will give us valuable advice.’’
Lizzie R, Group Head of People and Culture, UK client.
Ready to Address the IT Skills Shortage?
As demand for IT expertise in the UK continues to rise, SMEs should explore the advantages of outsourcing IT to the Philippines. With access to a dedicated, skilled offshore team, businesses can strengthen their IT capabilities and stay agile in a rapidly changing market.
Explore fixing your talent challenges – book a 15-30 minute chat with Michelle.
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