Myanmar Remote Hiring: Exploring the talent landscape of SEA's last frontier

Myanmar?! Isn't there an on-going civil war? Is it even safe to travel there? What about the infrastructure- power, internet and political stability?

It seems like a non-starter, perhaps the last place on earth to look for good talent to support your fast growing startup/SME company. Well, perhaps there might be more than meets the eye- we're inviting you to come, learn, try some Burmese food and meet our Myanmar colleagues!

Get acquainted with SEA's last frontier market for remote talent! Learn how you can save 4-6x on manpower costs while bringing in much needed remote job opportunities for outlier talents in Myanmar.

Background:

Myanmar has been labelled Southeast Asia's last frontier market. The former British colony that counts Singapore as her largest Investor, has more recently been in the news for issues ranging from the 2021 Coup to the situation in Rakhine State surrounding the Rohingya people.

What's REALLY happening in Myanmar and how can your company tap on top remote talent from the country to augment your manpower needs?

This talk will cover:

• Brief background about Myanmar's history, geography, economy and ground situation post-2021 coup.
• Myanmar's talent landscape for tech companies, SME's and the creative industry.
• Cultural norms and best practices when working with Myanmar remote teams.
• Employer experiences/stories of working with remote talent
• QnA

Who should attend?

• Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs: Those seeking cost-effective, skilled remote talent to scale their businesses and are open to exploring opportunities in Myanmar.
• HR and Talent Acquisition Professionals: Individuals responsible for hiring and managing remote teams who want to understand Myanmar’s potential as a source of skilled, cost-effective labor.
• Anyone Interested in Myanmar: Individuals curious about the current situation in Myanmar and its potential impact on global business trends.Startup founders, SME owners and HR professionals who are interested in learning more about the talent landscape of Myanmar.

Speakers:

Jeshua Soh (Entrepeneur, Investor & Globe Trotter)

Founded Crossworks in 2018 as a means to hire for his own companies in Singapore before eventually helping 50+ other companies to do the same. Travelled to 55 countries during the pandemic, worked in VC and recently cycled 2000km from Singapore to Bangkok to raise funds for a free clinic along the Thai-Myanmar border.

Jeshua has also visited all 14 states and regions of Myanmar and created over 100+ videos about Myanmar's people, places, culture and lifestyle that have garnered millions of views online.

Joy & Eaint (Crossworks Myanmar Team)

Visiting from Myanmar, they will share more about the local culture, nuances, an insider's look into the talent landscape as well as HR trends and best practices/landmines to avoid.

Location: SMU Greenhouse | 40 Stamford Rd, Level 3 SMU Connexion, Singapore 178908

*Light refreshments & drinks will be available for participants.

**Limited slots are available so RSVP early and kindly reach out to us at hello@crossworks.info if you have questions or would like to withdraw your event registration so that others can sign up.