Karla Singson

ROI of remote talent

How to Calculate the True ROI of Remote Talents

Understanding the ROI of remote talent is essential for sustainable growth. Every remote hire carries the potential to unlock significant savings, drive efficiency and accelerate your go-to-market strategy.  Yet many leaders still focus on hourly rates, overlooking hidden costs like recruitment overhead and the value of quality improvements. I’ve seen teams transform from budget drainers […]

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Managing Quality and Accountability in a Distributed Workforce

As remote work becomes the norm, performance management in remote teams has moved from nice-to-have to mission-critical. Without a shared physical space, leaders must overcome hurdles in goal setting and accountability across diverse locations. I’ve guided hundreds of distributed specialists to consistent high performance by building processes that bridge time-zone gaps and drive measurable outcomes.

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hiring outsourced sales roles

5 Tips for Hiring Outsourced Sales Roles (like hiring SDRs, BDRs, and remote closers)

Outsourcing sales talent can feel like rolling the dice. When you take the time to hire the right people, however, you unlock a reliable pipeline, lower acquisition costs, and free yourself up to focus on growth strategy. These tips for hiring outsourced sales roles will guide you through the exact steps that remove uncertainty and

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5 Tips for Hiring Client Facing Roles (like CSMs And Support )

When I founded Proximity Placements, I quickly discovered that building a high-performing client-facing team is part art and part science. You need people who can listen as well as they speak, build trust before talking about solutions, and adapt on the fly without losing your brand’s voice.  Over the years I’ve refined a playbook that

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AI

How to Hire a Project Manager in the time of AI

The project management role has fundamentally changed. Today’s project managers must navigate AI implementations and drive digital transformation initiatives. Smart companies now use advanced technology in their operations AND their hiring processes.  At Proximity Placements, we’ve cracked the code on securing project management talent that doesn’t just survive but thrives in today’s AI scene. Here

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What Is The Difference Between A Project Manager And An Operations Manager

Project Manager vs Operations Manager is a strategic choice that determines how your company launches initiatives and maintains daily performance. Over the past decade at Proximity Placements, I have seen how assigning the wrong role can delay software rollouts, disrupt supply chains or erode customer satisfaction.  In this article I will explore five dimensions that

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The Future of Talent Acquisition: AI in Recruitment

AI in recruitment is the future of talent acquisition because it helped recruiters save hours that once went to manual resume review. Chatbots keep candidates informed and guide them through steps. Data insights reveal hiring trends and help predict candidate success. However, AI in recruitment still calls for human oversight. Biased training data can skew

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8 High-Volume Hiring Tactics to Streamline Your Recruitment

Hiring bursts can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. You face sudden spikes around holidays, product launches, or seasonal peaks. If you don’t have a clear plan, you risk running short on staff or sorting through too many unqualified candidates.  A high-volume hiring tactic can help you fill dozens, hundreds, or even

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Placements Plus: Remote Job Coaching, Consulting, and Matching for Filipino Remote Professionals (Beta Launch 52% OFF)

This service is a white glove consulting, coaching, and matching solution for Filipino remote professionals in landing high paying remote jobs in growth-focused companies that pay between 75,000- 200,000 pesos per month ($1395 – 3,700 USD).  Here are the cliff notes: 1. We work together for 6 months. If you get no placement at the

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