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In 6 months Sii will move to a modern and the highest in Tricity skyscraper called Olivia Star that is located in s business complex Olivia Business Centre. In half a year, the second of the largest IT employer in Northern Poland is going to design interiors inspired by tech giants’ premises from Silicon Valley. Sii is in the middle of the process of designing work, relax & sport zones and building a slide between floors.

The company’s objective is to create the most modern place to work, that in 5 years will accommodate nearly 1 100 employees. In May 2017, more than 700 engineers will take 5 floors of the skyscraper covering 6,5 thousand. sq. m of office space. In the new office will appear such facilities as: gym, climbing wall, relax rooms, game zones with billiard, ping pong tables, game consoles, room for breast-feeding mums, space for kids, and lots of other attractions.

Michael Desmurs, Sii Gdansk Branch Director says – Our office will be a such place, where people work and carry out technologically advanced IT projects. Although, we also know that comfortable work conditions, team integrations and possibility to relax contribute to better employees’ satisfaction and higher effectiveness. Then, they feel a stronger bond with the employer and become more motivated – thanks to that both sides benefit.

In Olivia Star soon will appear employee-friendly office space, that will stand out Sii from other IT companies. Offices that are equipped with only chairs and desks have already gone out of date. Only a few moments left to Sii great movement to the new premise – that is why currently work on interiors design is in advanced progress. The official new office opening is planned for May 2017.

In Poland, Sii employs first-class IT engineers. With 2700 employees, Sii is the fastest growing company in the IT sector and industrial engineering. The company has 8 offices in major Polish cities. Sii develops international projects for clients from all over the world. In the framework of the current projects, Sii Gdansk is looking for experienced programmers, testers, analysts, system architects, automation specialists and roboticists.

More information:

Dominic Arendt

PR & EB Specialist

darendt@pl.sii.eu

Tel. +48 536 988 882,

+48 587 674 141

They started with a discussion at the kitchen table. Today, after 10 years of existence, they employ over 100 people in three offices, in Gdańsk, Koszalin and the Netherlands. In total, they have completed over 600 IT projects for clients in Europe and the United States. They argue that Agile is not a methodology. Agile is a state of mind. They will celebrate their round birthday in an unusual way.

In November, Goyello, one of the first residents of Olivia Business Centre, celebrates its tenth anniversary. The team decided to celebrate the occasion in a special way. They invited employees, customers, experts whose knowledge they value and young people whose opinion they respect to participate in the project.

In addition to the traditional cake and party, we wanted the souvenir of our 10th birthday to be something tangible and valuable at the same time – says Kasia Szemro, marketing director at Goyello. – Something that will be a gift both for ourselves and for our customers and business partners. We focused on good content and created “Move IT”.

“Move IT” is a magazine that features interviews with the company’s customers, videos, statements from team members about current trends in the industry, and interviews with Agile experts. The authors of the publication presented the story of Goyello in the form of an infographic, created a comic book about the adventures of a hero named Paolo Goyello and asked children what app they would design if they had the opportunity.

When preparing the magazine, we looked at the changes that have taken place in the industry over the past 10 years ,” says Kasia Szemro. – We have shown the success stories of our customers from their point of view. We have given the floor to our people, who are experts in their fields. We were also curious about what expectations customers might have of us in the future. That is why we invited young people to join the conversation.

The “Move IT” magazine is available in a traditional print version, intended for the company’s employees and customers, and in an electronic version, available to everyone on the Goyello website.

Peter Horsen and Arie de Bruin founded Goyello on November 29, 2006. They opted for a Western style of management, a flat structure and a team of talented Polish programmers. They were among the pioneers in the IT industry on the Polish market. Soon after, they decided to implement projects in the Agile methodology. They are still Agile today. They encourage and assist clients in transformation who have not worked in this methodology so far. Goyello prides itself on creating code according to best practices. In addition, it provides its clients with comprehensive care and advice – from the idea, through prototyping and validation, to the creation of the target solution. The company is a Gold Microsoft Partner. He is a member of the Pomeranian Employers and the Coalition for Friendly Recruitment.

We cordially invite you to participate in the 2. edition of the Olivia Business Centre Christmas competition for the most beautiful, hand-made Christmas tree decoration.

Last year, we prepared a lot of beautiful decorations together. We will be able to admire all of them, also this Christmas, on the Christmas tree placed at the reception of the Olivia Gate A building.

This year…

• The competition is a one-stage, closed competition (addressed only to employees and associates of tenants of office and service space in the “Olivia Business Centre” complex and to members of their immediate family.
• Applications are accepted until December 10, 2016, 24:00. Entries submitted after this date will not be considered for the Competition.
• The finished decoration should be placed on the Christmas tree located in the hall of the office building which is a part of the “Olivia Business Centre” office complex, where the office of the tenant for whom the Participant works/cooperates is located.
• Works submitted for the Competition will be subject to evaluation by the Competition Jury, appointed by the Organizer by 10 December 2016. When evaluating the works, the jury will take into account the originality, aesthetics of the works, reference to tradition and commitment of the Participants.
• The results of the Competition will be announced on the www.oliviacentre.com’s website and on the “Olivia Business Centre” fanpage on Facebook on 14 December 2016.
• Participation in the Competition is voluntary. A person entering the Competition in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations becomes its participant (hereinafter referred to as the “Participant“) and thus accepts all the provisions of the Regulations.
• Entrants may participate in the Competition individually or as a team of up to five people. A participant – individually or as part of a team – may make or participate in the production of a maximum of one Christmas decoration (competition entry), with a maximum of five competition entries being submitted from one tenant.
• In order to participate in the Competition, the Participants must submit an application and make a Christmas decoration by themselves. The process of creating an ornament must be documented with at least one photo.
• Applications for participation in the Competition should be submitted only via e-mail to the following e-mail address: malgorzata.ziemkowska@oliviacentre.com. The application should include:
  • names and surnames of the Participants;
  • the name of the tenant of the “Olivia Business Centre” office complex;
  • at least one photo of the ornament preparation process and at least one photo of the final result;
  • information on the place where the Christmas decoration will be placed (lobby of the selected building).

Let’s get into the spirit of Christmas. Let’s put our hearts into the preparation of decorations and give an individual character to the décor of the Olivia Business Centre reception during this special family time.

We count on creativity and a sense of humor 🙂

See the full rules of the competition

On 24 November, entrepreneurs from Pomerania will have the opportunity to establish new, international business relations. The Pomeranian Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Marshal’s Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship and Olivia Business Centre will host representatives of the authorities and industrialists from Indonesia.

The event at OBC will be attended by representatives of companies from the medical, civil engineering, maritime, port and fishing industries, i.e. sectors that generate significant profits in our region. Businessmen from our province will meet managers from East Java interested in new export locations and new markets for their goods and services, looking for attractive partners for economic cooperation.

– This is an excellent opportunity to present the profile of your company’s activity and establish prospective business contacts. It is all the more interesting that in the coming years we will have to deal with the emergence of new geographical directions in Polish foreign trade, so the share of new, so far little exploited markets will grow in exports, including, of course, Asia. It is also worth remembering that this visit was very much supported by our Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Tadeusz Szumowski – said Krystyna Wróblewska, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Marshal’s Office.

– One of the goals we have set for ourselves is to support Pomeranian entrepreneurs in establishing and maintaining international business relations – emphasizes Magdalena Raczyńska, Proxy/Project Manager from the Pomeranian Regional Chamber of Commerce – We are trying to create a conducive environment by inviting both representatives of the authorities and representatives of the and industrialists, managers or investors. Recently, we have hosted the ambassadors of Iran and Somalia at Olivia Business Centre; Now our businessmen will talk about potential synergies with top Indonesian company owners.

An important point of the visit will be individual business-to-business meetings.

More information on the RIGP website

WELCOME:)

On the 24th of November, Olivia Business Centre hosted entrepreneurs from Pomerania as well as representatives of authorities and industrialists from Indonesian East Java.

The meeting was attended by m.in. Arif Afandi, CEO of PT Lamongan Integrated Shorbase (LIS, Marine & Port Industry); Rakim Jamhadi, Member of the Expert Group of the East Java Chamber of Commerce and the Global Economic Service, President of the Surabaya Chamber of Commerce (construction, housing); Sutjianto Kusuma from Avila Prima Intra Makmur (industry: civil engineering, fishing industry); Irawati Marga, Director of Adi Husada Hospital (Highly Specialized Medical Equipment). The delegation will be accompanied by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Surabaya, businessman and philanthropist Soedomo Mergonot (food industry – coffee production tycoon Kopi Luwak and medical).

Olivia Business Centre was represented by Jake Jephcott, Director of the Business Development Department. Regional Chamber of Commerce of Pomerania – Bogdan Ołdakowski, Member of the Board of RIGP, President of the Management Board of Actia Forum Sp. Ltd.

The meeting at Olivia Business Centre was conducive, as we assumed, to establishing business relations. We hosted representatives of companies from the medical, civil engineering, maritime transport, port and fishing industries, i.e. sectors that generate significant profits in our region ,” she said Agnieszka Zglinicka, Director of SME at Olivia Business Centre – It was attended by entrepreneurs interested in new export locations and new markets for their goods and services, looking for attractive partners for business cooperation.

The key to the meeting was, of course, the behind-the-scenes, business-to-business talks.

How to create one TEAM from a group of individuals and extraordinary characters?

Olivia Business Centre and Gutek Film would like to invite you to a special screening of the film “The Team” – a film about the phenomenon of the Polish national team in volleyball, one of the most popular sports disciplines in Poland. Which will take place on December 8, at 6.00 p.m. in Olivia Sky Club (Olivia Tower building, 12th floor).

After the screening of the film, there will be a meeting with Aleksandra Pogorzelska – psychologist, trainer, coach working in business. She specializes in coaching with Organizational Boards and managers in the implementation of action strategies, motivational speeches and soft skills training (championconsultin.pl). Swimming coach of the second class. She has been competing in triathlon competitions for 20 years, as a multiple medalist of the Polish Championships in Triathlon and Duathlon she completed nearly 100 triathlons, including two IRONMAN competitions (3800 m swimming, 180 km cycling, 42 km running).

Based on her sports and business experience, she has created prestigious programs: Business Champion Development with the participation of Olympic Champions, Sport and Motivation and Business Strategy Program optimizing the functioning of organizations at all levels. He also shares his experiences on the www.triathlonistkawbiznesie.pl website, where he describes the masterful strategies of top athletes and managers.

Co-author of the ABC of Sport Psychology on-line course.

In his activities for the benefit of the society, he chairs the Positive Sport Foundation. Privately, she is the wife of Wojtek – a triathlon enthusiast and the mother of Jakub (9 years old) and Zosia (6 years old). Together with her family, she has built her oasis in the countryside, where she grows organic vegetables and fruits.

THE TEAM – the second film about volleyball in the history of Polish cinema. Polish volleyland. Modern gladiators, pouring hectolitres of sweat during training, are distant from their loved ones for several months a year. And on the other side, sponsors, activists, commentators, cheerleaders, the Kułaga-Magiera duo, halls full of loyal fans of the Polish team ready to travel hundreds of kilometers after their idols. Shared joy after wins, sadness after defeats. Every season brings new goals, new perspectives, new championships to win. What will the next one bring?

The aim of this film is to tell the story of the exceptional players of the Polish national team – to show their attitude to the game, thinking about the team and fighting on the pitch.

How to create one TEAM out of a group of such individuals and extraordinary characters?

Sign up for an appointment, let us know you will: events@oliviacentre.com

We cordially invite you!

They started with a discussion at the kitchen table. Today, after 10 years of operation, they employ over 100 people in three offices in Gdańsk, Koszalin and in the Netherlands. Overall, they have completed more than 600 IT projects for customers in Europe and the United States. They convince that Agile is not a methodology. Agile is a state of mind. They will celebrate their milestone birthday in a non-typical way.

Goyello, one of the first residents of the Olivia Business Centre, celebrates its 10th anniversary of establishment in November. The team decided to celebrate the occasion in a unique manner. They invited employees, customers, experts whose knowledge they respect and young people whose opinion is important to them to participate in the venture.

“In addition to the traditional birthday cake and a party, we wanted to have something material and, at the same time, valuable as a souvenir for our 10^th birthday”, says Kasia Szemro, the Marketing Director in Goyello. “Something that will be a gift both for us and for our customers and business partners. We took a bet on good contents and established the “Move IT”.

“Move IT” is a magazine containing interviews with customers of the firm, videos, statements of team members about current trends in the industry and interviews with Agile experts. Authors of the publication presented the history of Goyello in the form of an infographics, created a comic strip about the adventures of a hero named Paolo Goyello and asked children what application they would create if they had such an opportunity.

“When preparing the magazine, we looked at the changes that took place in the industry during the last 10 years”, says Kasia Szemro. “We showed success stories of our customers from their point of view. We gave the floor to our people who are experts in their respective fields. We also wondered what our customers may expect of us in the future. This is why we invited youth to the conversation”.

The “Move IT” magazine is available in the traditional, printed version addressed to employees and customers of the firm and in the electronic form accessible to all here: Goyello.

Peter Horsen and Arie de Bruin established Goyello on November 29, 2006. They placed their bet on the Western management style, flat structure and a team consisting of talented Polish programmers. They were among the pioneers of the IT industry on the Polish market. Shortly afterwards, they decided to execute projects in the Agile methodology. They have been Agile to this day. They encourage and help transform the customers who have not worked using that methodology so far. Goyello boasts code generation according to the best practices. Additionally, it offers the end-to-end care and advice to their customers from the idea to the prototyping and validation, to the generation of the target solution. The firm has the Gold Microsoft Partner certificate. It is a member of the Employers of Pomerania and the Coalition for Friendly Recruitment.

We cordially invite you to participate in the 2^nd edition of the Christmas contest of the Olivia Business Centre for the most beautiful, self-made Christmas tree decoration.

We made a lot of beautiful decorations together last year. We will be able to admire all of them also this year, on the Christmas tree placed in the reception of the Olivia Gate A building.

This year…

• This is the one-stage closed contest (addressed to employees and partners of office and service space tenants in the “Olivia Business Centre” complex and members of their families only).
• Submissions shall be received by 24:00 on December 10, 2016. Submissions sent after that date will not take part in the Contest.
• The finished decoration has to be placed on the Christmas tree in the lobby of the office building, being a part of the Olivia Business Centre, office complex housing, the office of the tenant for whom the Participant works/ with whom the Participant cooperates.
• The works submitted to the Contest will be examined by the contest jury to be established by the Organizer by December 10, 2016. When evaluating the submissions, the jury will take into account the originality, aesthetics, references to the tradition and commitment of Participants.
• Results of the Contest will be announced on the website: www.oliviacentre.com and on Facebook fan page of the Olivia Business Centre on December 14, 2016.
• Participation in the Contest is voluntary. Each person acceding to the Contest in line with these Rules and Conditions becomes its Participant (hereinafter: “the Participant”) and accepts all provisions of these Rules and Conditions.
• Participants can take part in the Contest individually or as teams consisting of max. five people. A Participant as an individual or a part of a team can make or take part in the making of max. one Christmas decoration (contest work) and max. five contest submissions can be made by one tenant.
• The prerequisite of participation in the Contest is the submission of an application and the making of a Christmas decoration by the submitted Participants. The decoration making process has to be documented with at least one photograph.
• Submissions of Participants in the Contest have to be made exclusively by e-mail sent to: malgorzata.ziemkowska@oliviacentre.com. The submission should contain:
  • full names of Participants;
  • the name of the tenant in the Olivia Business Centre office complex;
  • at least one photograph documenting the decoration making and at least one photograph of the final effect;
  • the information about the location in which the Christmas decoration was placed (the lobby of a selected building).

Let us feel the spirit of Christmas. Let us put our hearts into the preparation of decoration and give some personal look to the design of the Olivia Business Centre reception during this special family time.

We count on your creativity and sense of humour 🙂

See the complete Rules and Conditions of the Contest