Why not Upwork, Fiverr, or a BPO?
There are plenty of ways to hire offshore. Here is why UK businesses who have tried the alternatives come to Unison.
UK-owned, UK-managed
Legal clarityUnison is not a Philippine BPO selling to UK clients. We are a UK-registered company (Unison Staffing Solutions) with a Philippines operating entity. Client agreements are with the UK entity. Invoicing is in GBP. Account management is from the UK.
- Contracts governed by English law
- Invoices in GBP — no currency exposure
- Data processing under UK GDPR
- UK account manager as your point of contact
Why it matters
This matters for GDPR alignment, commercial trust, and legal recourse. When something goes wrong with an offshore provider, jurisdiction matters.
We are the employer, not a marketplace
Zero misclassification riskUnlike Upwork or Fiverr, we employ your dedicated worker directly through Unison Staffing Solutions That means full Philippine labour law compliance, no misclassification risk, and no contractor chaos.
- Worker holds a full employment contract
- Statutory benefits: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR
- 13th month pay and statutory leave included
- No freelancer platform fees or variables
Why it matters
The worker has real employment security. That is why they stay — and retention is the metric that matters most to you.
Retention is our product
Lower turnoverWe invest in our employees: HMO coverage, equipment provision, internet allowances, structured onboarding, career development pathways, and regular engagement check-ins. The result is lower turnover.
- HMO private health cover available as add-on
- Equipment and internet support programmes
- Structured 30/60/90 day onboarding
- Regular worker engagement reviews
Why it matters
Every time a worker leaves, you pay re-recruitment time, lost productivity, and onboarding cost. Retention eliminates that. We track it as our primary internal KPI.
Care sector expertise
Unique differentiatorUnison's leadership has direct operational experience running a UK domiciliary care provider. We understand CQC compliance, care rostering, care plan documentation, and the administrative burden care providers face.
- Deep understanding of CQC audit requirements
- Experience with care plan documentation
- Knowledge of care rostering systems
- Specialist care admin and compliance roles
Why it matters
If you are a care provider, we find you people who understand your industry — not just general admin staff.
Screening and quality control
Pre-vetted shortlistsOur recruitment process includes structured screening calls, skills assessments tailored to the role, reference verification, identity checks, and candidate scorecards presented to the client. We do not bulk-source.
- Structured screening call against your role spec
- Skills assessments tailored per role
- Reference and identity verification
- 2–4 candidates shortlisted (not 20)
- Candidate scorecards shared with every shortlist
Why it matters
We present 2–4 strong candidates — not 20 mediocre ones. Your time is valuable; we do not waste it.
Full compliance, zero ambiguity
EOR modelWe handle SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR withholding tax, 13th month pay, statutory leave, and all Philippine Labour Code obligations. You are not the employer. You have no international HR or legal exposure.
- All statutory contributions managed by Unison
- BIR withholding tax filed correctly
- 13th month pay calculated and disbursed
- Leave tracking and statutory entitlements covered
Why it matters
Philippine employment law is complex. Getting it wrong creates real liability. We carry that responsibility so you never have to.
Unison vs freelancer platforms
A side-by-side look at what you get with Unison compared to Upwork, Fiverr, or a direct contractor arrangement.
| Feature | Freelancer platform | Unison |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated full-time worker | ||
| Employment contract (not freelance) | ||
| Philippine statutory compliance | ||
| UK-based account management | ||
| Invoiced in GBP | ||
| GDPR-aligned data processing | ||
| 60-day replacement guarantee | ||
| Screened shortlist (not unvetted profiles) | ||
| Payroll managed by provider | ||
| No platform commission or variables |
See the difference for yourself
Book a role briefing and we'll show you exactly what a Unison placement looks like for your specific role.
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