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MicroSourcing Beats the Heat at Summer Survivor
by: Karen Cayamanda
Monday, May 24, 2010 | Company News | Comments (0)
MicroSourcing hosted the company outing with the theme “Summer Survivor” at Aguas Azules, Eastridge, Binangonan, Rizal last May 22.
The employees, members of the management team, and clients were welcomed with bracelets fit for the occasion. After the opening remarks from Operations Manager Maricel Salao, the outing kicked off with the company’s version of the Amazing Race. Five teams had to stop at stations and do tasks including bucket filling, human knot, neck and knee race, toxic river, and obstacle course. Team 1 came out victorious as they were the fastest to finish eight wet and wild tasks. The winning team received Php 4000 plus gift packs.
Best Dressed awards were handed to Jack Arafat (Ask Staffing) and Tamera Szijarto (WGP). Gift packs were also given to employees who entertained guests with their videoke performances. Of course, a MicroSourcing party would not be complete without free-flowing beer and The Bar courtesy of Emperador Distillers.
After the race and closing remarks from Ramie Rosima Jr., manager of Human Capital Strategy and Delivery Group (HCSDG), most party guests took the plunge and slid their way to the huge swimming pools of the resort, while the others relaxed, drank beer in cabanas, and mingled with employees from other projects and departments.
Race to Summer Winners Announced
by: Karen Cayamanda
Friday, May 21, 2010 | Company News | Comments (0)
After about two months of finding skilled individuals and referring them to MicroSourcing, John Benedick Cabang (individual category) and Team Maren Lacanilao (team category) were named as the winners of Race to Summer in an awarding ceremony held last May 19. Mr. Cabang received Php 10,000 while Team Maren got Php 50,000.
Facilitated by the Manpower Acquisition Department, Race to Summer was a special referral program for Yell Adworks, one of MicroSourcing’s fast-growing clients. Its goal was to find excellent candidates through recommendations of Yell employees.
From March 3 to April 30, the program was able to gather a total of 44 successful referrals out of 346 recommendations. 
According to Back Office Team Leader Michelle Sacramento, a referral program like Race to Summer is an effective recruitment tool. “Compared to giving out signing bonuses to new employees, Race to Summer turned out to be more cost-effective and a better strategy in finding good talents. The program is not just a good tool in finding qualified candidates. It also helps hype up a work environment which is a good way to retain employees.”
Aside from the cash prizes, gift certificates from various establishments were also given to 10 Yell employees daily (1 referral = 1 GC).
Ms. Sacramento said the department plans to facilitate more programs like this in which all MicroSourcing employees will be encouraged to participate.