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CD Global Talent

Build a High-Performing Philippines Team — Without the Australian or American Cost Base

CD Global Talent helps Australian and American companies build their own high-performing Philippines teams — from their first remote hire through to establishing their own Philippines operation.

Access talented, experienced and committed professionals in the Philippines while reducing the cost of growing your business.

From individual recruitment and specialist hires to trained teams and complete Philippines office launches, we help you find the right people and build the infrastructure around them.

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The Challenge

The Cost of Doing Business Keeps Rising

Growing a business in Australia or the United States has become increasingly expensive.

It isn't simply the salary you pay an employee.

Businesses are absorbing rising costs across almost every part of their operation:

  • Higher wages and salaries
  • Superannuation and employer contributions
  • Payroll taxes and employment taxes
  • Workers compensation and insurance
  • Paid annual leave and personal leave
  • Recruitment costs
  • Office space and infrastructure
  • Equipment and technology
  • Training and onboarding
  • Inflation
  • Higher cost of goods
  • Software and operating expenses
  • Taxation and compliance
  • Increased customer acquisition costs

Every additional employee can place more pressure on already tight margins.

For many businesses, the problem isn't a lack of opportunity.

It's the cost of building the team required to capture it.

The Opportunity

What If You Could Grow Your Team Without Growing Your Overheads at the Same Rate?

The Philippines gives Australian and American companies access to one of the world's most established English-speaking professional workforces.

Talented Filipino professionals work across

  • Sales.
  • Marketing.
  • Administration.
  • Customer service.
  • Finance.
  • Technology.
  • Operations.
  • Executive support.
  • CRM and automation.
  • Project coordination.

And many can perform these roles at a significantly lower employment cost than equivalent Australian or American hires.

That creates an opportunity to rethink how your business grows.

Not by compromising on people.
By changing where you find them.

The Numbers

The Real Cost of Building Your Team

Salary is only the beginning.

For Australian and American companies, the real cost of adding an employee includes salary, employment on-costs, recruitment, benefits, leave, insurance, equipment, technology, training and management overhead.

Building the right roles in the Philippines can materially change those economics.

Australia

An AUD $80,000 employee can cost significantly more than AUD $80,000.

An Australian business hiring locally must consider much more than base salary.

Additional costs can include:

  • Employer superannuation
  • Paid annual and personal leave
  • Workers compensation
  • Payroll-related costs
  • Recruitment fees
  • Equipment
  • Software
  • Workspace
  • Training
  • Management overhead

Traditional recruitment itself can also be expensive.

Permanent recruitment fees commonly fall within approximately:

  • 15–20% of salary for junior roles
  • 18–25% for mid-level roles
  • 20–30%+ for senior or specialist roles

That means recruiting an AUD $100,000 employee locally could potentially generate a recruitment fee of approximately:

AUD $18,000–$25,000

before the employer has paid a single dollar of salary.

United States

The same cost pressure exists for American employers.

A USD $60,000 salary is not necessarily a USD $60,000 employee.

US employers may also carry:

  • Employer payroll taxes
  • Health and other employee benefits
  • Workers compensation
  • Insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Recruitment costs
  • Equipment
  • Software
  • Workspace
  • Training and onboarding

Permanent recruitment fees in the United States commonly fall within approximately:

15–30% of first-year salary

depending on the position, seniority and difficulty of the search.

This means a USD $100,000 hire can potentially attract a traditional recruitment fee of:

USD $15,000–$30,000

before salary and employment overheads are considered.

For suitable roles, building part of the team in the Philippines can substantially reduce total workforce cost while still providing access to experienced professional talent.

A Different Cost Structure

Australian local hire

AUD $80,000

base salary

PLUS superannuation, leave, insurance, recruitment, equipment and other employment overheads.

Philippines professional

AUD $25,000–$35,000

approximate annual workforce cost

Depending on the position, skill level and experience required, before any applicable recruitment or setup costs.

Potential Year-One Workforce Saving

AUD $40,000–$60,000+

for a single position

Illustrative example only. Actual costs and savings depend on the role, seniority, employment structure, benefits and working arrangements.

Now multiply that across 3, 5 or 10 positions.

This is where a Philippines workforce strategy can materially change the cost structure of a growing business.

The Opportunity

What Could That Mean For Your Business?

One well-selected Philippines hire may save tens of thousands of dollars in annual workforce costs.

Across an entire team, the difference can become substantial.

For example, savings across five appropriate positions could potentially represent hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years, depending on the roles and employment structures involved.

That capital can remain inside the business and be redirected toward:

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Customer acquisition
  • Inventory
  • Technology
  • Product development
  • Expansion
  • Cash flow
  • Profit

This is not simply about paying less. It is about building more capacity from the same operating budget.

Our Model

Philippines Talent.
Part of Your Business.

CD Global Talent is not a traditional BPO model.

We don't want to own your employees and mark up their salaries forever.

We help you find exceptional Philippines-based professionals who can become part of your team, your systems and your culture.

  • You maintain the relationship with your team.
  • You manage their priorities.
  • You build the company culture.

We help you find the people, prepare them for the role and, when required, build the infrastructure around them.

Why The Philippines

Why the Philippines?

Strong English Communication

English is widely used throughout education, business and professional environments in the Philippines, making communication with Australian and American teams considerably easier.

Experienced Professional Talent

The Philippines has a large workforce experienced in working with international companies across sales, marketing, customer service, finance, administration, technology and operations.

Cultural Compatibility

Filipino professionals are widely valued for their commitment, professionalism, loyalty, adaptability and strong work ethic.

Time Zone Flexibility

Philippines-based employees can work local Philippine hours, Australian business hours or, where appropriate, schedules aligned with US businesses.

Significant Cost Advantage

Businesses can often build additional capacity without taking on the same salary and employment cost structure associated with local hiring.

Built For Long-Term Teams

This isn't about finding someone for a few small tasks. Our focus is helping businesses build real teams with real responsibility.

Our Standard

Cost Advantage Should Not Mean Lower Standards

The financial advantage is only part of the story.

Filipino professionals are widely valued by international employers for their commitment, adaptability, loyalty and strong work ethic.

When the right person is recruited for the right role, businesses can potentially achieve two advantages at the same time:

  • Lower workforce cost.
  • Strong professional capability and productivity.

This is why CD Global Talent does not approach the Philippines as a source of “cheap workers.”

We approach it as a source of professional talent capable of becoming a long-term part of your business.

Our Solutions

From One Person to an Entire Philippines Operation

CD Global Talent can support your business at every stage of building a Philippines team.

Professional Recruitment

Need one great person?

We source, screen and shortlist qualified Filipino professionals based on the skills, experience, personality and working arrangements your business requires.

Our recruitment process can include candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, salary negotiation support and onboarding coordination.

Selected placements can also include our 6-month replacement guarantee.

Find Your Next Team Member

Specialist & Senior Recruitment

Some positions require more than a standard recruitment search.

We can recruit experienced professionals for specialist and more senior positions including:

  • Sales professionals
  • Business development
  • Marketing specialists
  • Google Ads specialists
  • Meta Ads specialists
  • Paid advertising specialists
  • Performance marketing specialists
  • Marketing automation specialists
  • CRM specialists
  • AI specialists
  • AI engineers
  • Account managers
  • Project managers
  • Executive assistants
  • Bookkeepers and finance support
  • Developers
  • Operations staff
  • Project coordinators

We search for professionals who already understand the responsibilities that come with higher-value roles.

Recruit + Train

Finding the right person is only part of the equation.

Getting them productive quickly matters too.

CD Global Talent can combine recruitment with structured role-specific training and onboarding.

Depending on the role, this may include:

  • CRM training
  • Marketing Automation (HubSpot, GHL, Keap etc.)
  • Sales processes
  • Lead management
  • Appointment setting
  • Customer service procedures
  • Reporting
  • SOPs
  • Marketing systems
  • Paid advertising workflows
  • Google Ads processes
  • Meta Ads processes
  • AI tools and workflows
  • Automation platforms

We don't just find the person — we help get them work-ready for your business.

Team Build

Need More Than One Person? Let Us Build the Team.

Instead of recruiting position by position, CD Global Talent can help you design and recruit an entire Philippines-based function or department.

Sales Team

Business development representatives, appointment setters, sales support and account managers.

Marketing Team

Digital marketers, Google Ads specialists, Meta Ads specialists, paid advertising specialists, marketing automation experts, AI specialists, CRM specialists, designers, content specialists and marketing coordinators.

Customer Support Team

Customer service representatives, help desk staff, account support and administrative coordinators.

Administration Team

Executive assistants, administration staff, data entry, scheduling and operations support.

Finance Support

Bookkeepers, accounts receivable, accounts payable and finance administration.

Project & Account Management

Experienced project managers, account managers, team leaders and coordinators who can manage people, clients, workflows, timelines and deliverables.

We help define the roles, identify the people, coordinate recruitment and bring the team together.

Build a Philippines Team

Ready To Go Further?

Establish Your Own Philippines Operation

For businesses building a larger workforce, CD Global Talent can help coordinate the establishment of your own Philippines office.

Think of it as a done-for-you Philippines office launch.

Depending on the project, we can coordinate:

  • Commercial property sourcing
  • Office inspections
  • Lease negotiation support
  • Legal and accounting introductions
  • Entity or EOR coordination where required
  • Office fit-out
  • Furniture and equipment
  • Internet and connectivity
  • IT requirements
  • Local suppliers
  • Recruitment
  • Team formation
  • Onboarding
  • Training
  • Launch project management

You don't need to navigate an unfamiliar country, recruitment market and supplier network alone.

We help coordinate the moving pieces required to establish your Philippines operation.

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Hybrid Teams

You Don't Have to Move Your Entire Business Offshore

This is not an all-or-nothing decision.

Your leadership, strategy, customer relationships and core operations can remain exactly where they are.

The opportunity is to identify positions where geography simply doesn't need to dictate cost.

A business might retain its

  • CEO
  • Management team
  • Senior sales leadership
  • Client-facing consultants
  • Local operations

While building additional capacity in the Philippines across

  • Administration
  • Customer support
  • Lead generation
  • Marketing
  • CRM management
  • Sales support
  • Finance support
  • Operations
  • Technology

The result can be a hybrid team combining local leadership with global talent.

Who We Work With

CD Global Talent Is Designed For

  • Australian business owners
  • US business owners
  • Founders
  • Entrepreneurs & Coaches
  • Growing SMEs
  • Agencies
  • eCommerce businesses
  • Professional services firms
  • Technology companies
  • Property businesses
  • Sales organisations
  • Franchise Groups
  • Established Corporate Companies
  • Global Tech Companies
  • Financial / Insurance Companies

Whether you're making your first international hire or considering a complete Philippines operation, we can help you determine the best way forward.

Leadership

Built by Business People — Not Just Recruiters

CD Global Talent was co-founded by business operators with a combined 40+ years of experience across recruitment, project management, sales, marketing and business ownership.

The business is led by Australian entrepreneur and consultant Cameron Roberts, who has spent more than 30 years building, operating and advising businesses.

Over that time, Cameron has worked across:

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Recruitment
  • Team management
  • Business operations
  • Project management
  • Marketing automation
  • Fractional CMO engagements
  • Complex business projects

He has also been using offshore workforce models for approximately 20 years and has recruited talent for private consulting clients for more than a decade.

That experience showed him something repeatedly:

The right offshore team can materially change the economics of a business.

Companies that were constrained by local employment costs were suddenly able to add capacity, improve service, move faster, support more customers and invest more aggressively in growth.

But the quality of the result always came back to one thing:

finding the right people and integrating them properly.

That is the foundation of CD Global Talent.

Today, with the business based in the Philippines, CD Global Talent combines international business experience with direct access to local talent and local operating knowledge.

Why Us

Why CD Global Talent?

01

We Understand Western Businesses

Our focus is specifically on helping Australian and American businesses successfully build Philippines teams.

02

We're Based In The Philippines

CD Global Talent operates through CD Consulting Inc., giving us direct access to the market, people and local environment.

03

We Think Beyond Recruitment

We can help with recruitment, specialist hires, training, complete team formation and Philippines office establishment.

04

You Control Your Team

We are not trying to turn your workforce into a permanent BPO contract.

05

Commercial Thinking

We approach recruitment from the perspective of business owners and operators — not simply recruiters filling vacancies.

06

Long-Term Placements

The objective is to find professionals who can become valuable long-term members of your organisation.

The Opportunity

Stop Letting the Cost of Hiring Limit the Growth of Your Business.

You may not need another AUD $80,000 employee.

You may need the right AUD $80,000-level capability delivered through a smarter global team structure.

Start with one person.
Build a department.
Or establish your own Philippines operation.

CD Global Talent can help you build the team around where your business is going — not where your employees happen to live.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No.

CD Global Talent is primarily a recruitment, training and Philippines team-building service.

Our objective is to help you build your own Philippines team, rather than lock your business into an outsourced workforce that we continue marking up indefinitely.

Not necessarily.

Many businesses begin by engaging Philippines-based professionals remotely or using an Employer of Record arrangement.

If your team becomes larger and you decide to establish your own Philippines operation, CD Global Talent can help coordinate that process.

We can also introduce appropriate legal, accounting, payroll and employment specialists where required.

Absolutely.

In fact, this is where many businesses should start.

Recruit one strong person, integrate them into your systems, establish your management process and then expand as the business case becomes clear.

We can recruit across a broad range of professional positions including:

Sales · Business development · Marketing · Google Ads · Meta Ads · Paid advertising · Performance marketing · Marketing Automation (HubSpot, GHL, Keap etc.) · CRM management · AI specialists and AI engineers · Administration · Executive assistance · Customer service · Bookkeeping · Finance support · Technology · Development · Operations · Project and account management

More specialised requirements can be discussed individually.

Yes.

Our Recruit + Train solution allows businesses to combine recruitment with structured training and onboarding.

Training can be tailored around the position and systems being used within your business.

Eligible recruitment packages can include a 6-month replacement guarantee, subject to our placement terms and conditions.

If the placement doesn't work out during the guarantee period, we will conduct a replacement search in accordance with those terms.

Yes, depending on the candidate and role.

Working hours and time-zone requirements are established during the recruitment process so candidates understand the expected schedule before accepting the position.

The Philippines has one of Asia's largest English-speaking workforces, and English is widely used in education and business.

For communication-intensive positions, English ability is specifically assessed during our recruitment and interview process.

No.

Our model is deliberately broader than traditional VA recruitment.

We recruit professional employees and specialists across numerous business functions, from administration and customer support through to experienced salespeople, paid media and performance marketers, marketing automation and CRM specialists, AI specialists, developers, project and account managers and operations professionals.

Yes.

Our Team Build solution is designed for businesses wanting to establish a complete function or department rather than recruit one employee at a time.

We can help determine the roles required and then recruit the team around the structure.

Yes.

For companies ready to establish a permanent Philippines operation, we can act as the local project-management partner coordinating elements such as commercial property sourcing, suppliers, office setup, recruitment and launch.

Specialist legal, accounting, corporate and employment advice is provided by appropriately qualified third-party professionals where required.

That depends entirely on the roles, seniority and structure of your team.

However, when salary and employer on-costs are compared with equivalent Philippines-based roles, the difference can be significant — particularly when several positions are involved.

We can help you assess which positions within your organisation potentially make the strongest business case for Philippines recruitment.

Next Step

Ready to Build Your Philippines Team?

Whether you need one outstanding professional, a trained specialist, an entire department or your own Philippines office, CD Global Talent can help.

Start the conversation.

Tell us what your business needs, where you're experiencing capacity or cost pressure, and what you want your next team member to achieve.

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Helping Australian and American companies build high-performing Philippines teams. Operated by CD Consulting Inc., Philippines.

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How Can We Help?

Let's Build Your Philippines Team

Whether you are looking for one experienced professional, a trained specialist, an entire team or support establishing your own Philippines operation, start the conversation with CD Global Talent.

  • Professional Recruitment
  • Specialist & Senior Recruitment
  • Recruit + Train
  • Team Build
  • Philippines Office Launch

Offices Based In

Australia & The Philippines - working with businesses across Australia and the United States.

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