Workforce Extension

There’s a better way to grow.

There’s no shortage of studies that reveal the valuable time wasted by managers and even senior executives on administrative tasks outside of their key scope of practice. So how much is your time really worth? And how would reclaiming that time transform your organisation’s trajectory?

Achieve powerful workforce multiplication and see output soar with Flat Planet’s Workforce Extension. Conquer your operational bottle necks and connect with high value professionals, without sacrificing quality, efficiency, or brand integrity. Workforce Extension sets you up for exponential growth, allowing you to support your Australian operations or boost your presence in Southeast Asia.

Real-time workforce ready when you are

Step out of the noise and step up your game.

While your competitors battle with highly competitive domestic recruitment, or compromise on quality with transactional international recruiters, Flat Planet’s proven performance and long term client relationships speaks for itself.

We can source, recruit, equip, and manage teams on your behalf

so you can return to core business. Intensive, on the ground support enables you to get on with it, minus the distraction of performance management, tracking absentees or navigating foreign employment legislation.

Success begins with sourcing customised, exceptional team

that offer the talent and skills your business requires. Flat Planet’s far reaching networks enable us to tap into the best talent SEA has to offer – and with 120 million people in the Philippines alone, that’s an impressive pool.

Real people delivering results for you

From high end executive talent to reliable support staff

Our multi-lingual, high achieving candidates are fluent in English and appropriately trained and accredited in their field of expertise. We source executive, operational and administrative roles, from one great candidate to a team of 50 experienced professionals – all ready to go in just 2 to 4 weeks.

You determine your level of engagement

within the recruitment process, from final selection on our shortlisted candidates, to complete delegation to Flat Planet’s experienced team.

Dedicated and exclusive allocation

means your workers are not shared and exclusively working for you with our support. We design a team that’s as unique as your business and with strategies in place to ensure strong staff retention and loyalty, you can expect a long-term commitment to your business.

Real financial advantages

One flat fee – yes, it’s that simple

We charge one all-inclusive monthly fee for candidates of all levels, regardless of the level of expertise or required skillset – no matter how nuanced. Flat Planet do not charge set up or placement fees, no add-ons or hidden costs. Salaries and fee structures are transparent and straightforward with clean itemized billing so you know where your spend is going.

You can be confident in our smooth onboarding process

Flat Planet provides reliable IT hardware and integration with your systems and platforms. We can introduce your HR protocols, policies and procedures, and cover all aspects of your unique training and orientation requirements.

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Real security and privacy

Seamless integration means no surprises

You’ll receive regular updates from your Australian based project manager and we ensure compatible time zones that work to your calendar – with workers observing relevant hours of operation and public holidays. Your offshore workforce is a direct extension of your team, they sit inside your IT systems and email domain, in your daily huddles, and are effectively integrated with your Australian operations.

Less risk and more agility in a geo-diverse staff profile

If the recent global pandemic taught us anything, it’s that business must be ready to pivot and innovate in order to thrive. Offshore teams mean your organisation is supported by a diverse portfolio of professionals. You are not only equipped with a wide range of perspectives, but a healthy fusion of remote talent, can disperse risk and increases your likelihood of business continuity should obstacles arise. Flat Planet achieved full business continuity during the pandemic, without a single day of tools down across our organisation.

Workforce Extension is as simple as one, two, three:

Job description

Work together on the exact qualifications, skills and experience you need. We source, screen, and assess applicants to your needs. You can conduct the final video interview and make final decisions.

Talent onboarding

No payment or obligation until the first person is hired.

We guide you through our step-by-step onboarding process.

Ongoing support

Our Operations team stay with you to embed your new team member. We have a continual feedback loop, performance measurement, peer mentoring and a company culture of professionalism.

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FAQ’s

Workforce Extension is Flat Planet’s flagship service that sources, recruits, equips, and manages dedicated offshore teams on behalf of Australian businesses. Flat Planet handles everything from talent identification and onboarding through to IT setup, HR administration, and ongoing performance management — so you can redirect your focus to core business activities.

Yes. Flat Planet operates on a dedicated and exclusive allocation model. Your workers are not shared across multiple clients — they work solely for your business, supported by Flat Planet’s on-the-ground team in the Philippines.

Workforce Extension covers a broad spectrum — from executive and senior operational roles through to administrative and support positions. Whether you need a single specialist or a team of up to 50 professionals across disciplines like finance, IT, customer service, or marketing, Flat Planet can source them.

Flat Planet charges a single flat monthly fee regardless of the candidate’s level of expertise or skillset complexity. This covers recruitment, onboarding, IT hardware and integration, HR administration, payroll compliance, and ongoing management support — with no setup fees, placement fees, or hidden add-ons.

Flat Planet operates with full compliance with local laws, data security standards, and Australian business requirements. Your Australian-based project manager provides regular updates, and all operations include a full audit trail. Confidentiality agreements, access controls, and robust technology systems are embedded in every engagement.

Absolutely. Workforce Extension is designed for scalability. Whether you need to grow from one person to a team of 50, or scale back during quieter periods, Flat Planet’s model adapts to your evolving business needs without the friction of traditional recruitment.

Flat Planet has been operating for nearly 16 years, is Australian-owned and operated, and has made the AFR Fast 100 list of Australia’s fastest-growing companies. Unlike transactional recruiters, Flat Planet builds long-term partnerships, maintains a network of 400+ high-performing professionals, and is committed to ethical operations that protect your brand integrity.