Rocket Hub

Work has outgrown borders. Across the region, the Southeast Asian workforce network is powering industries from hospitality to logistics, connecting workers, companies, and economies like never before. In 2025, Hey Rocket’s recruitment drives across China, the Philippines, and Malaysia proved that Southeast Asia isn’t just exporting talent — it’s exporting resilience, trust, and collaboration.

A European agtech firm combined the China Plus strategy and EOR to expand into Asia without opening multiple entities. By partnering with an Employer of Record, the company launched operations in Vietnam and Indonesia in under three months, reduced compliance risks, and saved over 40% in costs. This case study shows why the China Plus strategy and EOR are now essential tools for global expansion, offering both speed and resilience in today’s uncertain market.

The closure of a major cinema chain in Singapore is more than nostalgia — it’s a reminder of why workforce resilience in business matters. Disruption doesn’t end industries; failure to adapt does. Companies that reskill staff, anticipate change, and diversify models survive. At Hey Rocket, we help leaders plan for adaptability and workforce readiness, so they thrive through disruption rather than fall behind.

America’s factory decline shows what happens when skills aren’t nurtured. Industrial jobs disappeared not just due to offshoring, but because upskilling lagged behind evolving industries. For Singapore and Asia, the takeaway is clear: pair upskilling with smart recruitment strategies to stay future-ready. Employers must build adaptable teams — blending local training with global expertise — to thrive in tomorrow’s economy.

The 2025 National Day Rally underscored the urgency of resilient hiring in Singapore. With global disruptions and shifting industries, businesses can no longer rely on rigid, local-only models. Resilient hiring means embracing flexibility — from cross-border recruitment to EOR solutions — to stay agile and future-ready. At Hey Rocket, we help companies build resilience through smart, compliant, and global recruitment strategies.

A top precision engineering firm faced a critical skills shortage in Singapore — risking a multi-million European contract. Through foreign worker recruitment in Singapore, the company sourced niche engineering talent from Europe, cleared production delays, and secured a three-year contract renewal. Learn how Hey Rocket connects Singapore businesses to the right global talent, fast and compliantly.