Due to growing volumes and a persistent local labour shortage, a second-hand clothing sorting and processing plant on the Great Hungarian Plain was unable to keep its sorting lines reliably staffed. Through the direct placement of Filipino workers, we helped staff the sorting lines so that the plant can process its growing volumes with confidence.
Many companies face the same question: should they bring in temporary staff, or hire new people through direct placement? The two are not the same – the cost structure is different, the responsibility is different, and they solve different problems. In this article we compare the two options from the employer’s point of view, for information purposes, and explain why we recommend direct placement to anyone who wants to fill their team for the long term.
Temporary staffing or direct placement? Which is the better choice for employers Read More »
A general contractor working in Budapest and Pest County saw several parallel projects put at risk by a shortage of skilled workers: on the Hungarian market it could not find enough bricklayers, carpenters and semi-skilled construction workers to meet its deadlines. Through the direct placement of professionals from the Philippines, within a few months we provided the company with a stable, easily expandable team – and the projects returned to their planned schedule.
Skilled Filipino construction workers in a Hungarian general contractor’s team Read More »
A Budapest sushi restaurant had been looking for experienced chefs for months — in the end, the solution was a Filipino married couple who arrived together and stayed together.
A Filipino chef couple at a Budapest sushi restaurant Read More »
The rules on employing foreign workers were updated in summer 2026. The good news: the residence permit for the purpose of employment is available, and Filipino workers can continue to be employed on a stable, official basis. An informative overview for employers.
The legal framework for employing guest workers in 2026: an overview for employers Read More »
Hungary’s labour shortage is prompting more and more companies to employ workers from Asia – from the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia. Successful cooperation, however, does not end with arrival: the real gain depends on how quickly and smoothly the new colleagues settle into everyday work. This article gives employers practical, cultural and HR pointers.
Integrating Asian workers into Hungarian workplaces: a practical guide for employers Read More »
Ahead of the peak season, a Budapest hotel could not find reliable housekeeping staff — constant turnover was taking its toll on the guest experience. The solution came in the form of five experienced hotel workers from the Philippines.
Filipino hotel staff at a Budapest hotel Read More »
For months, a Hungarian care home had been struggling with a shortage of carers, and constant staff turnover was undermining the trust at the heart of its care. The solution came in the form of four experienced carers for the elderly from the Philippines.
Filipino carers for the elderly at a Hungarian care home Read More »
Labour shortages are the flip side of economic growth: new factories and logistics centres are being built while the shrinking domestic labour market struggles to fill the positions. We look at which sectors face the greatest shortage, why it persists, and how Asian workers support growth.
Labour shortages in Hungary: which sectors are hit hardest – and what is the solution? Read More »
A meat-processing plant in Hungary was struggling with a persistent staff shortage in production. The solution was a carefully selected team of skilled Indian and Filipino workers, who became the stable backbone of production within a few months.
