MANILA, Feb. 28 -- Companies in the Philippines are interested in hiring Filipino professionals with overseas experience for key leadership positions, according to the latest local salary survey by the global specialist recruitment firm Robert Walters.

According to the results of the 2024 Salary Survey report released on Wednesday, the surge in demand for overseas Filipino professionals enables companies to leverage these international experiences to drive innovation and competitive advantage in an increasingly globalized business environment.

Robert Walters attributed the increasing demand to the "transformative phase" of the Philippine job market this year, which is characterized by the growth of shared service centers and a significa...