Beyond Every Number Is a Person: The People-Centered Leadership of CEO Harold Rey Ladaran

Introduction In the BPO industry, success is expressed in numbers—conversion rates, resolution times, service-level agreements, and net promoter scores. Metrics dominate dashboards, guide decisions, and define client relationships. But behind every KPI is something more fundamental: a human being. A voice, a story, a moment of resilience. And at the center of Splace BPO’s strategic […]

Outsourcing vs. Automation: Why Human-Led Solutions Still Win

Introduction Automation is everywhere—from chatbot systems to AI-generated responses. Companies are under pressure to reduce cost and increase speed, and automation promises both. It’s tempting to view it as a universal solution, especially in high-volume environments like customer service, order fulfillment, and tech support. But automation, for all its efficiency, doesn’t adapt well to unpredictability. […]