Meet STAFFVIRTUAL
Your Trusted Outsourcing Partner in the Philippines
Delivering Global Standards with Filipino Expertise & Proven Outsourcing Excellence
Our History
STAFFVIRTUAL was founded in 2009 by American entrepreneur Ike Stranathan, inspired by The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss and early pioneers of Filipino outsourcing. After relocating from California to Manila, Ike launched STAFFVIRTUAL as a business process outsourcing company. Over the years, STAFFVIRTUAL has built deep expertise in creating high-performing tech teams for managed service providers (MSPs), legal teams for law firms, and specialized offshore teams across diverse industries. Today, STAFFVIRTUAL continues to grow rapidly, helping clients streamline operations, boost productivity, and reduce costs through strategic outsourcing solutions.
Transparency
Open, honest communication across every partnership.
Precision
Rigorous attention to process, performance, and quality.
Human-First
Investing in people to sustain both growth and culture.
Innovation
Continuously improving through technology and adaptive practices.
Leadership Team
Our leadership brings decades of experience in global outsourcing, operations, and technology. Together, they ensure our teams are aligned with international best practices while preserving the values that define Filipino service.
Ike Stranathan
Chief Executive Officer
"20+ years leading global teams and scaling operations for Law Firms & MSPs."
Key Expertise:
- Scaled global teams, hiring over 2,000 employees since 2009
- Built and led dedicated teams in the Philippines for optimal performance
- Pioneered scalable solutions for Law Firms & MSPs
Fiona Lideza
Chief Operations Officer
"9+ years of executive leadership in outsourcing, driving sales and strategic growth."
Key Expertise:
- Led high-performance outsourced services delivery and sales teams
- Developed innovative outsourcing, KPO, and PEO/EOR models
- Drives executive-level strategic planning and business development
Alex Frem
Chief Financial Officer
"15+ years of experience in strategic financial planning and operational efficiency."
Key Expertise:
- Drives strategic planning through strong business partnerships
- Leads global financial operations to ensure fiscal health and growth
- Implements operational efficiencies to optimize cost management
Melanie Sanchez
Vice President, Operations
"14+ years delivering client success and operational excellence for outsourcing/PEO services."
Key Expertise:
- Established and scaled the Client Success Department
- Develops business success plans and KPIs to drive client growth
- Specializes in scaling legal teams for law firms
Genesis Munsayac
Director, Talent Acquisition
"20+ years executing high-volume recruitment and strategic human capital management."
Key Expertise:
- Leads strategic human capital and change management initiatives
- Designs competitive compensation and benefits plans
- Ensures full compliance with Filipino Labor Law and HR standards
Jose Enrico Garcia
Associate Director, Operations
"15+ years leading contact centers and workforce planning for 24/7 remote teams."
Key Expertise:
- Builds and scales high-performance remote 24/7 teams
- Leads customer experience teams to exceed service level agreements
- Develops business success plans and KPI frameworks
Jethro Ecal
IT Manager
"15+ years in IT, ensuring ISO 27001 & 9001 compliance and security."
Key Expertise:
- Develops and executes IT & information security strategy
- Manages 24/7 IT solutions delivery and operational uptime
- Ensures compliance with ISO 27001:2013 & ISO 9001:2015 standards
Richel Reyes
Manager, Employee Success
"13+ years of data-driven HR experience supporting global teams and ensuring compliance."
Key Expertise:
- Expertly navigates labor laws and regulatory compliance
- Develops and improves HR policies and processes
- Uses data-driven insights to act as a trusted HR advisor
Bryan Diaz
Customer Success Supervisor
"17+ years scaling global support teams with measurable impact in retention & CX."
Key Expertise:
- Documents and optimizes global operations processes
- Manages customer success to improve experience and retention
- Develops and coaches high-performing support talent
Karolyn Mae Serrano
Talent Acquisition Manager
"9+ years executing full life-cycle recruitment for high-volume and specialized roles."
Key Expertise:
- Manages end-to-end recruitment for global markets
- Executes high-volume and specialized hiring strategies
- Leads and develops recruitment teams for peak performance
Carlos Allende González, PhD
Accounts Payable & Receivable Officer
"14+ years managing financial controls and hands-on AR/AP operations."
Key Expertise:
- Implements and manages strategic financial controls
- Oversees Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP)
- Executes hands-on AR/AP tasks to ensure accuracy
Years of Excellence
A proven partner in outsourcing.
Client Partnerships
Spanning industries and geographies.
Retention Rate
Long-term trust built on measurable outcomes.
Average Cost Savings
Sustainable efficiency without compromise.
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure & Security
Every team member operates from secure, purpose-built environments, whether office-based, remote, or hybrid. We provision the workstations, bandwidth, and hardware infrastructure your operations demand, eliminating capital expense on your side.
You avoid the overhead of real estate, equipment depreciation, and utility costs. We deliver operational capacity that scales with your needs.
ISO 27001:2013 certified information security management means your data, processes, and intellectual property remain protected under globally recognized standards. Confidentiality isn't a promise. It's engineered into our operations.
Operational Management, Handled
STAFFVIRTUAL eliminates the complexity and cost of expanding internal HR, admin, and legal infrastructure. We own recruitment, onboarding, compliance, payroll, and performance management so you don't have to.
- No employment liability — We handle all legal compliance and risk.
- No administrative drag — Focus on your core business, not HR overhead.
- No misclassification risk — Fully compliant employment structures.
Our team manages the full lifecycle: sourcing, vetting, training, deployment, and ongoing support. We act as your outsourced growth partner. Your internal resources stay focused on strategic priorities, not operational overhead.
Always-On Technical Operations
Military-grade IT support runs 24/7/365.
Our dedicated technical operations team monitors systems, troubleshoots incidents, and responds in real time, whether it's 3 AM on a Tuesday or Christmas morning. Rapid resolution protocols minimize downtime and strengthen system resilience against future disruptions.
Continuous Uptime
Proactive monitoring ensures your systems stay operational around the clock.
Proactive Defense
Security protocols and threat detection keep your infrastructure protected.
Relentless Reliability
Rapid incident response and resolution protocols minimize business impact.
Your business never sleeps, and neither does our support infrastructure.
HIPAA Compliant
Data Privacy Standards
Great Place to Work® Certified
Employer of Choice
ISO-27001 Certified
Information Security
Glassdoor Top Employer
Employee Rated
OA2120 Accredited
Global Outsourcing Firm Index
Industries We Serve
We outsource Filipino talent across sectors, ensuring industry-specific expertise and compliance.
Legal
Paralegal, research, and compliance support.
Technology
Technical and customer support at scale.
MSPs
Dedicated operational support.
Healthcare
HIPAA-compliant teams for secure, accurate processes.
What Our Clients Say
Hear directly from leaders who have transformed their businesses with STAFFVIRTUAL.
"I have worked with services like this before and had an awful experience. STAFFVIRTUAL has been great to work with and finds great talent."
"We have been very pleased while working with STAFFVIRTUAL! I always feel I can count on the team there as well as our moderation team to handle anything that comes up. Thank you!"
"We've had a great experience thru our Partnership with STAFFVIRTUAL so far and look forward to growing it in the future!"
"Greatly appreciate the professional and positive support from a great team."
"We have been very pleased with STAFFVIRTUAL. Our team member has the best work ethic around, and it is nice to not have to deal with many of the HR tasks and just train the employee for the actual job."
"The Staff that we have is above and beyond our expectations. The folks we have working for us are outstanding and add a lot of value to our company."
IS YOUR TEAM SET UP
FOR SUCCESS IN THE
NEXT 90 DAYS?
Days 1-30
Laying The Foundation
During the first 30 days, we focus on onboarding and setting up new employees for success. This phase ensures that your team is equipped with the right tools, understands their role, and feel integrated into the company culture.
ONBOARDING CALL
Clear Communication With Clients To Define Success
98% of employees are more likely to stay long-term with a structured onboarding program.
TOOL & TECH SETUP
We Ensure All Necessary Tools And Software Are In Place
Teams using company-standard software report fewer problems in the first month.
TEAM INTRODUCTION
Establishing A Strong Connection With Team Members
Clear onboarding strongly predicts high employee engagement and faster productivity.
ONBOARDING CALL
Clear Communication With Clients To Define Success
TOOL & TECH SETUP
We Ensure All Necessary Tools And Software Are In Place
TEAM INTRODUCTION
Establishing A Strong Connection With Team Members
Days 31-60
Establishing Key Milestones
In the second phase, we set performance goals and track progress. This stage ensures teams are on the right path and provides opportunities to improve through feedback.
KPI SETUP
Clear, Measurable Goals Are Set To Track Performance
Employees with defined KPIs are 80% more likely to stay engaged.
REGULAR CHECK-INS
Weekly Feedback Meetings To Ensure Progress
Teams with frequent check-ins see a 21% increase in productivity.
ONGOING FEEDBACK
Constructive Feedback Helps Align Performance
80% of employees appreciate consistent feedback to excel.
KPI SETUP
Clear, Measurable Goals Are Set To Track Performance
REGULAR CHECK-INS
Weekly Feedback Meetings To Ensure Progress
ONGOING FEEDBACK
Constructive Feedback Helps Align Performance
Days 61-90
Final Review & Long-Term Success
The final phase is about solidifying the employee's role, conducting thorough performance evaluation, and setting long-term goals for ongoing success.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Formal Evaluation To Ensure All Goals Have Been Met
Regular evaluations improve retention by 14%.
LONG-TERM GOAL SETTING
Clear Career Path And Future KPIs Established
94% of employees stay longer when they have a clear growth plan.
FULL INTEGRATION
Employees Are Fully Integrated Into The Company
96% of employees feel fully confident in their role.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Formal Evaluation To Ensure All Goals Have Been Met
LONG-TERM GOAL SETTING
Clear Career Path And Future KPIs Established
FULL INTEGRATION
Employees Are Fully Integrated Into The Company
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Why Choose STAFFVIRTUAL?
Enterprise Security
HIPAA, ISO-27001 compliant
Proven Results
Up to 70% cost reduction
Rapid Deployment
Teams ready in under 2 weeks