In the Philippines, Christmas is a 4-month-long celebration. This extended holiday season is primarily attributed to the Filipinos’ faith and family-centric culture, leading them to utilise the Yuletide period as a time for reuniting with loved ones and fostering enduring relationships.

Ways to effectively manage your Filipino staff during the holiday season

Map out holiday time in advance and create a company shutdown calendar

To manage staff expectations effectively, create a company shutdown calendar in advance. Some key members may have accrued leave, so it’s crucial to identify critical business dates and priorities for your team. Deployed will reach out to confirm the holidays and aid in updating staff accordingly.

This approach will assist your team in organising their remaining Paid Time Offs (PTOs) until the current year’s end and the first week of the upcoming year. They can reallocate these days for the shutdown, ensuring they utilise their entitled paid time off effectively.

Embrace the festivities

If you are planning a visit to your team in the Philippines, why not schedule it during the ‘Ber-months’—Treat your team to dinner, organise some karaoke, secret santa, or host engaging activities like games and raffle draws.

Deployed’s year-end party is a grand affair, it is optional to attend but open to everyone, you can encourage your staff to participate. This event is Deployed’s way of celebrating the successes of every offshored staff member hired for our clients, we have talent shows, raffle prizes, food, drink and much more.

Lastly, you can also utilise Deployed’s resources to arrange a private party for your staff. You can virtually join them, while we manage all logistical requirements. If you have special requests we will be happy to assist. 

Reflect on achievements and plan ahead early

As the year-end approaches, it’s time to celebrate your successes. However, once the second of January arrives, business operations kick back into high gear. Therefore, it’s crucial to have your planning and brainstorming sessions completed before the new year begins.

Many businesses conduct their annual business reviews as early as October, aiming to wrap up by November.  By preparing your business initiatives in advance, you can ensure that your team remains focused and motivated during your brainstorming sessions. This early groundwork provides the opportunity to assess the year’s accomplishments, establish targets for the upcoming year, and develop tactical strategies to achieve your business objectives for the next 12 months. 

Here are some talking points you can use when you regroup with your team: 

Deployed is here to help you craft a swift action plan, enabling you and your team to kick off 2025 with momentum. Our dedicated team of Account Managers, Human Resources, and Administrative Operations is ready to support your business planning activities before year-end. We can assist in aligning your team and proposing strategies to measure productivity and efficiency in reaching your objectives.

If you’re interested in tailoring a structure that suits your requirements for a successful start in 2025, schedule a discovery call with us today.