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MicroSourcing Set to Open New Office in Eastwood City
by: Karen Cayamanda
Thursday, June 17, 2010 | Company News | Comments (0)
In a few days, it is expected that MicroSourcing will occupy the new and bigger office located at the 6th floor of 1880 Avenue building in Eastwood City.
At 2700sqm, the new office has a capacity of about 500 project workstations and 50 management seats. This is 30 percent larger than the office at eCommerce Plaza building. According to CEO Philip Kooijman, the company aims to use the remaining 900sqm by the end of this year as the company further expands. When it happens, MicroSourcing will occupy the entire 6th floor.
The work floor is now divided with partition walls to provide more privacy to the different projects. It features five conference rooms and a training room that can accommodate 18 people.
The new office also has areas for recreation with TV and video games, as well as a much bigger MS Café with a seating capacity of about 100. New facilities include a recruitment hub, locker rooms, a clinic, and storage rooms.
Paulo Cabantog Wins Summer Survivor Photo Contest
by: Karen Cayamanda
Thursday, June 10, 2010 | Company News | Comments (0)
Senior Software Developer Paulo Cabantog from Web Guide Partner (MicroSourcing Managed Projects) won the Summer Survivor Photo Contest facilitated by HCSDG during the company outing last May 22 at Aguas Azules in Binangonan, Rizal. Mr. Cabantog will receive Php 2000 for his winning photo entry.
Project Manager Christian Malubag (EV), Graphic Designer Stephen Peña (CSG), and Flash Designer Elvis Garcia (CSG) judged the photo entries based on the following criteria: innovation, originality, and creativity, relevance to the theme, and image quality and robustness.
According to Employee Relations Officer Mia Espinosa, the photo contest was held to give MicroSourcing employees an avenue to share their talent in photography and their own interpretation of the Summer Survivor experience.
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.
ManCom Conducts Strategic Planning Session in Tagaytay
by: Karen Cayamanda
Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Company News | Comments (0)
The Management Committee (ManCom) conducted an off-site strategic planning session last April 6 in Tagaytay Highlands in order to set strategic goals, ensure that department plans are all aligned with the long-term vision of MicroSourcing, and discuss the future of the company.
The session kicked off with the 2010 Strategic Directions and Expectations report by CEO Philip Kooijman, tackling the company’s long-term vision and goals this year. This was followed by presentations of strategic plans per department.
“Some of our main goals for the year will be to increase customer and employee satisfaction, focus even more on the quality of our services and the value for money our clients are getting, and in line with this, continue to climb the value chain and offer more higher added value services,” said Mr. Kooijman.
Organizational Development / Employee Relations (OD/ER) Manager Regina Lomotan said that through this session, ManCom members were able to clarify important and strategic concerns that affect operations. It also gave them time to bond with other managers, as conducting the session off-site enabled them to do leisure activities such as bowling (in which Mr. Kooijman bowled a 207 - an all-time personal best). “This offsite strategic planning session helped strengthen team spirit and camaraderie among members of the management team and communicate department plans for 2010.”
It was a successful and very constructive strategic planning session. Mr. Kooijman said they may conduct another one later this year to determine whether or not they are on schedule with the plans developed during this session.