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International Hiring in Southeast Asia: A Story of Challenges, Risks, and What Works

The demand for international hiring in Southeast Asia is rising as labour shortages deepen in industries like F&B, logistics, healthcare, and construction. But cross-border recruitment brings risks — from compliance hurdles to cultural integration. Success comes when companies treat it strategically, planning for costs, compliance, and retention. At Hey Rocket, we help employers turn international hiring into a competitive advantage.

Sep 124 min read

A foreign worker recruitment scene in an office. A recruiter is smiling while engaging with a group of diverse job seekers lined up and waiting. The environment symbolizing an organized hiring process.

When Singapore Looked West: How Foreign Worker Helped Solve a Skills Shortage Crisis

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.

Case Studies

Aug 154 min read

Employer of Record 101: How to Hire Overseas Without Setting Up a Local Entity

Expanding internationally but dreading the admin? An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you hire overseas without setting up a local entity — handling payroll, compliance, and contracts while you manage the work. Discover how Singapore and Malaysia companies use EOR to save up to 40% in costs, cut hiring time from months to weeks, and avoid legal headaches in cross-border recruitment.

Insights

Aug 133 min read

Illustration of a smiling graduate in a cap and gown using a laptop and holding a phone, with a large search bar above displaying the word "JOBS" and a magnifying glass icon, symbolizing a fresh graduate searching for job opportunities online.

First Job, First Step: A Fresh Grad’s Guide to Working with a Recruitment Agency

Feeling lost after graduation? A recruitment agency for fresh grads can help you navigate the competitive job market with clarity. From resume coaching to matching you with real opportunities, Hey Rocket guides fresh graduates through every step of the hiring journey — faster, smarter, and with human support. Here's how to stand out and make your first job count.

Insights

Jul 283 min read

Job Market Slowdown? Rethink Hiring in 2025

In 2025, a cautious job market has many companies freezing headcount — but smart hiring doesn’t mean hitting pause. It means rethinking how you grow. Explore how Hey Rocket helps employers stay agile with contract hiring, temp-to-perm models, and workforce planning that keeps you lean, compliant, and future-ready.

Insights

Jul 254 min read

Two people sit at a desk, while a man holds his resume. People wait in line outside for the interview. Calm office setting, minimal colors.

Mass Hiring Best Practices: How to Keep Quality When You Need Quantity

When you’re hiring dozens or hundreds fast, small missteps cause ghosting and churn. Discover mass hiring best practices to keep people engaged, onboard, and loyal — no matter how fast you grow.

Insights

Jul 74 min read

HR and L&D staff present hiring and training plans at a table labeled "Talent Strategy."

Why Upskilling in Southeast Asia Is the New Hiring Strategy

External hiring is costly and unsustainable — especially in Southeast Asia. Discover why forward-thinking HR leaders are making upskilling the new hiring strategy, and how aligning L&D with recruitment unlocks growth, retention, and internal mobility.

Insights

Jun 303 min read

Four Hey Rocket representatives (Ben, Alia, HuiQian, ZhiJie) smiling and holding brochures at a university career fair booth, with branded banners and laptops on display.

Hey Rocket at UCSI Career Fair: Connecting with the Next Wave of Talent

We had a blast at the UCSI Career Fair — meeting students, sharing career tips, and diving into what the future of hiring really looks like. It wasn’t just about resumes; it was about real talk, bold ambitions, and building meaningful connections.

Events

Jun 201 min read

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Hiring Mistakes That Lose Candidates (And How to Fix Them)

Many great candidates drop out of hiring pipelines not because of bad offers — but due to overlooked gaps in the hiring experience. At Hey Rocket, we’ve helped employers across Southeast Asia spot and fix the 5 blind spots quietly killing their chances. Here’s how to improve candidate trust, engagement, and conversion — without rewriting your whole process.

Insights

Jun 163 min read