What EDI-Staffbuilders International does

EDI-Staffbuilders International, Inc. is a licensed Philippine overseas recruitment agency founded in 1978 in Bahrain and now headquartered in Makati City. The company connects global employers — primarily in healthcare, skilled trades, hospitality, and industrial/logistics — with Filipino professionals across more than 15 destination countries in the Middle East, Europe, North America, and East Asia. It operates under a strict no placement fee model aligned with International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Organization for Migration (IOM) principles, and holds the Presidential Award of Excellence from the Philippine government, which exempts it from Migrant Workers Office (MWO) verification in any country.

The company delivers a unified service portfolio of six integrated offerings: full-cycle overseas recruitment, processing and documentation (accreditation, contracts, OECs, visas, work permits, travel), international HR consulting, talent bank and database access, global alliances and offices, and ethical recruitment advocacy. A digital jobs portal, Edicareers (careerleap.edistaffbuilders.com), provides self-service applicant access, and an April 2026 website relaunch added AI-powered applicant tracking and integrated communication tools. The company employs 101–250 people and maintains enterprise sales through a direct sales and operations function.

EDI is a wholly owned subsidiary of John Clements Consultants and generates revenue through employer-funded service agreements covering recruitment, processing, and consulting, with no fees charged to job seekers. Pricing for employer clients is quote-based given the customized nature of recruitment solutions. Distribution combines a direct enterprise sales motion, partner agencies and international offices across multiple continents, and direct-to-consumer acquisition through its career portal and recruitment hotline.

Name

EDI-Staffbuilders International

Legal name

EDI-Staffbuilders International, Inc.

Website

https://edistaffbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EDI-Staffbuilders International is a Philippine licensed overseas recruitment agency founded in 1978 that connects global employers in healthcare, skilled trades, hospitality, and logistics with Filipino professionals across 15+ countries, operating under a no placement fee model and holding the Presidential Award of Excellence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Overseas Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Services & Job Placement Platforms (Jobs, Recruiting, Employer Networks) (EDAFAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agent of Record (AOR) / Contractor Engagement Services (BPACAGAB)

Keywords

• Overseas recruitment services
• International staffing solutions
• Filipino talent recruitment
• Ethical recruitment services
• Workforce placement agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Overseas Recruitment Services: The company operates on a no placement fee model for job seekers. Revenue is generated through service agreements with employer clients who pay for recruitment and placement services. This employer-funded model aligns with ILO standards that workers should not be charged recruitment fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EDI-Staffbuilders International is a licensed Philippine overseas recruitment agency connecting global employers with Filipino professionals for job-ready placement across healthcare, industrial, skilled trades, and hospitality sectors. The company manages the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to accreditation, documentation, deployment, and welfare monitoring, supported by AI-powered candidate matching tools and a strict no placement fee policy. It also operates the Edicareers digital job portal (careerleap.edistaffbuilders.com) for applicant self-service and runs international HR consulting engagements for employer workforce planning.

Product overview

EDI-Staffbuilders International operates as a licensed Philippine recruitment agency offering a unified service portfolio rather than a modular software platform. The core offering comprises six integrated service lines: Overseas Recruitment (full-cycle hiring from sourcing to selection), Processing & Documentation (accreditation, contracts, OEC, visas, work permits, travel), International HR Consulting (workforce planning and HR advisory), Talent Bank & Database Access (candidate database for shortlisting), Global Alliances & Offices (multi-country deployment network), and Ethical Recruitment Advocacy (no placement fee model following IRIS standards). The company also operates Edicareers, a digital job portal (careerleap.edistaffbuilders.com) for applicants to access overseas opportunities. AI-powered recruitment tools support internal matching and screening operations. The company connects global employers with Filipino professionals across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edicareers: Online jobs portal for Filipino professionals seeking overseas employment opportunities

Products and services

• Overseas Recruitment Full-service overseas recruitment managing the complete hiring process from sourcing and screening to final selection, connecting global employers with Filipino professionals for job-ready talent placement.
• Processing & Documentation Manages employer accreditation, employment contracts, Overseas Employment Certificates (OEC), visas, work permits, and travel arrangements to ensure compliant and stress-free deployment of Filipino workers.
• International HR Consulting Advisory services for global employers on workforce planning, HR structures, and leadership needs to strengthen international operations and workforce management.
• Talent Bank & Database Access Large, continuously updated talent database enabling quick candidate shortlisting and job benchmarking for faster hiring decisions and efficient talent acquisition.
• Global Alliances & Offices Network of partner agencies and international offices supporting multi-country hiring and deployment projects across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and North America.
• Ethical Recruitment Advocacy Ethical recruitment services following IRIS and decent work standards with a strict no placement fee policy, protecting workers while helping employers build compliant teams.
• Edicareers (Careerleap Job Portal) Digital jobs portal (careerleap.edistaffbuilders.com) enabling Filipino applicants to search and apply for overseas job opportunities and connect with EDI's recruitment services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 Filipino professionals deployed to Czech employers with 200 more in pipeline
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• Barona OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Finnish workforce solutions company and long-time strategic partner of EDI since 2009, with over 15 years of collaboration. Partnership covers industrial, hospitality, and executive search sectors. EDI participates with Barona in Philippine-Finland Friendship Week events. Barona is one of Finland's largest workforce solutions companies with leadership team including CEO, COO, and heads of key divisions.
• Finnish Industrial PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Multiple Finnish companies in industrial, hospitality, and executive search sectors. Active recruitment programs for skilled tradespeople including welders, CNC machinists, and lathe operators. Interview and trade testing activities conducted directly in the Philippines.
• Central European E-commerce CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025One of Central Europe's largest e-commerce companies with billions in annual revenue and thousands of employees across multiple countries. EDI discussions pointed toward concrete areas where EDI can provide workforce recruitment support.
• Bratislava Recruitment Technology CompanystrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Slovakia-based recruitment technology company covering applicant tracking, AI-powered candidate sourcing, recruitment CRM, and talent acquisition analytics. EDI discussed strategic partnership to leverage their technology and regional network to support recruitment operations across Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• Avant Healthcare ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. healthcare staffing company specializing in international nurse recruitment. Partnership supports Filipino nurses through NCLEX-RN preparation, U.S. RN licensure processing, English exams (IELTS/OET), credential evaluation, visa sponsorship, and long-term employment opportunities. EDI and Avant host quarterly webinars for applicants and conduct joint recruitment activities.
• Austrian Healthcare Recruitment PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany placing Filipino nurses into German and Austrian healthcare markets for several years. Discussions covered shared recruitment standards, regulatory compliance, and growing demand for healthcare professionals in the region.
• C&C Human Resource Development gmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian business partner that recruited Filipino nurses through EDI. Austria welcomed Filipino nurses after three decades, with more than 10 nurses recruited through this partnership. Austria raised its quota to over 500 Filipino talents.
• John Clements ConsultantscoreOthersEDI-Staffbuilders International is a wholly owned subsidiary of John Clements Consultants, providing the company with institutional backing and integration within a broader consulting ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Global HR services leader offering staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, and talent solutions. Overlaps with EDI in international placement for healthcare, industrial, and professional roles across the same destination countries.
• Adecco Group: One of the world's largest staffing firms, providing workforce solutions across permanent placement, temporary staffing, and talent development globally. Competes with EDI for multinational employer contracts in destination markets.
• ManpowerGroup: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with broad international placement capabilities across permanent, temporary, and specialized roles. Operates at significantly larger scale than EDI but competes for similar cross-border employer mandates.
• Robert Half: Specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on finance, accounting, technology, and administrative placements. Comparable as a specialized recruitment firm operating globally with employer-funded placement economics.
• Brunel International: Global specialist staffing and recruitment firm placing professionals in energy, engineering, and technical disciplines worldwide. Comparable to EDI's skilled-trades and industrial placement verticals, particularly across European and Middle Eastern destinations.
• Hays: Global specialist recruitment firm focused on qualified, professional, and skilled-trade placements across multiple industries. Comparable to EDI's skilled-trades and professional placement verticals in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Emerging players

• JobStreet (SEEK): Leading Asia-Pacific online employment marketplace owned by SEEK, connecting employers with job seekers including Filipino talent. Represents the digital, self-serve channel that increasingly competes with agency-led international placement models like EDI.

Direct peers

• Filoil Human Resources: Long-established DMW-licensed Philippine recruitment agency placing Filipino professionals across healthcare, engineering, hospitality, and domestic work. Operates a similar full-service overseas recruitment model targeting the same source market.
• EGC International: Philippine-based recruitment and manpower services firm with international placement across multiple industries. Competes directly with EDI for Filipino worker deployment contracts and employer mandates in Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
• Magsaysay Global Resources: Philippines-based overseas recruitment agency placing Filipino workers across maritime, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors globally. Directly comparable in business model (employer-funded international placement) and source market to EDI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edistaffbuilder
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/edistaff
• Facebookfacebook.com/EDIStaff
• LinkedInph.linkedin.com/company/edistaffbuilders
• Instagraminstagram.com/edisbii?igsh=NjI3czQ2amF4c2Vn
• TikToktiktok.com/@edistaffbuilders

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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