Author: Katarzyna Halicka

Olivia is always on a roll

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Olivia Centre is an example of a business centre that goes far beyond the traditional approach to the customer. With a strong focus on innovation and flexibility, this dynamic workspace offers not only offices, but also an entire ecosystem that fosters business growth and success. At a time when competition in the job market is increasingly fierce, finding a way to motivate employees and keep them engaged has become extremely important to the success of an organization. Olivia Centre offers a range of sports and artistic activities, in which an increasing number of residents of the centre take part every year. The location of Olivia Centre on the Baltic Sea provides not only a wonderful view, but also a unique offer of cruises on the Bay of Gdańsk, dedicated to all members of the Olivia Centre community.

 

Olivia Yacht Club , as this is the name of the initiative, brings together not only experienced sailors, but also people who want to start their adventure with the sea in this way. You don’t have to be an employee of the Olivia Centre company to take part in the cruise, the organizers have also provided a pool of places for people without resident status. Cruises depart every Wednesday afternoon, usually from Marina Sopot. A place on the boat can be booked in the My Olivia app or on the oliviacentre.com website.

 

Beautiful views from the high floors of my office are not the only benefit of Olivia’s seaside location. All Residents can easily join the cruises on the Bay of Gdansk, individually or even with the whole team, or you can invite a loved one. Taking part in the cruise does not require any complicated preparations, you book a place, pay an attractive price, and then set off on an adventure from the port of Sopot. I recommend it to anyone who likes the sun on their face, wind in their hair and rocking on the sea waves. ­– says Maciej Zielonka, Function developing engineer at Sii Poland.

 

There are more satisfied sailors like Maciej Zielonka. Qualitative research conducted among Residents (employees of companies in Olivia Centre) at the end of 2022 indicates that attendance in offices is increasing on sports activity days. Despite the fact that hybrid work has recently gained in importance, we recorded 45% higher attendance in our buildings than in 2021 and the highest number of events in history organized at the Olivia Centre. This would not have been possible without Olivia’s community.

 

SAIL WITH US ON MAY 21

Olivia ART. This is how art happens

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We cordially invite you to the next, 26. already the exhibition of the Olivia ART series. This time, in the lobby of Olivia Star, we will present the works of the Tri-City artist,
Maja Mach-Jodłowska.
 Maja is a digital artist, painter and talented ceramicist. On a daily basis, she is a co-owner of Talkersi.pl – a language school that is famous for its interesting, original method of instant English learning.

 

– I found my passion for creating in myself as a child. I draw inspiration from colours and shapes. I’m fascinated by unpredictable combinations because they bring an element of surprise and a breath of fresh air. The creative process drives me to life. It gives me joy, a sense of accomplishment and fills me with energy – says the artist. And we invite you, see for yourself!

 

Admission to the exhibition is free.

 

The exhibition in the lobby of Olivia Star is open to visitors from 19 May 2023.

 

Maja Mach-Jodłowska Circles of life

 

About the Olivia ART project

 

The Olivia ART project was initiated many years ago with chamber concerts of the Olivia Camerata series. Right after that, we decided to present in Olivia not only the outstanding musicians of the Tri-City, but also other artists – painters, sculptors, photographers. We have opened a mini-gallery open to all guests in the lobby of our most representative building, Olivia Star. It is here that you can admire the works of Pomeranian artists for many years. Among them are employees of Olivia’s companies…

 

You’ve already seen m.in with us. works
by Piotr and Paweł Cielątkowski
,
Vera Derevyanko
,
Jarosław Kołodziejski
,
Agnieszka Matras
,
Weronika Macedońska
 and the young
Julia Biały.
 In 2022, as many as 5 exhibitions presented in the Olivia Star lobby were co-organized by our Photography Club. Its members used the knowledge gained during workshops with experts to amaze the effect of their creative work – places, events, and people captured in the frames. Together with them, we invited residents and residents of the Tri-City to the exhibitions “Gdańsk Unobvious”, “Good Tony: Meet Olivia’s Choir”, “Sea You” (reportage photography), “Olive in Olivia” (landscape photography), “12 Shades of Olivia” (architecture photography).

 

From mid-March this year. on Olivia’s patio we presented, as part of the Olivia ART project fragment of the Warriors collection, by a Gdańsk sculptor, prof. Academy of Fine Arts of Tomasz Sobisz, which has many unique works exhibited in various parts of Europe.

 

More about Olivia ART (video)

 

Did you know?

  • 94% of employees believe that the presence of works of art in offices increases their attractiveness (source: Business Committee for the Arts).
  • 61% believe that works of art inspire them to think and work more creatively (source: British Council for Offices)
  • 30% of art has an impact on the well-being of employees and the communication of office visitors. In the space where it is present, our efficiency increases by 15%, up to 30% (source: Puls HR).

 

Do you want to present your work in Olivia?

 

 

The final of the Football League is on May 31st!

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Another season of the Olivia Football League is underway. 7 teams entered the competition. They fight like lions! The FINAL is just around the corner! The best of the best will compete! In the semi-final matches, the following teams competed:

 

On May 24, the semi-final matches were played by:

  • at 17:30 Epam vs Arrow (7:5)
  • at 20:30 Energa vs Omida (7:5)

 

On May 26 at 5:30 p.m., Omida and Arrow will play the match for third place.

 

On May 31, the grand finale! Energa vs. Epam! Kick-off is 5:30 p.m.

 

And this is what the leaderboard looks like

 

Olivia Centre’s Code of Conduct

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Olivia Centre is committed to adhering to the highest standards in the field of social and environmental responsibility, in particular standards convergent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the universal principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

Our Code of Conduct has been prepared not only to indicate and emphasize our values, but also to provide a clear guideline for all entities cooperating and wishing to cooperate with us. It is a set of principles that reflect our practices, and which are focused on four main areas, representing general, business, social and environmental expectations.

As a conscious organization, we expect all collaborators to comply with at least the rules contained in the following document. When selecting business partners, we are guided by, among other things, whether the values set out in our Code are shared, implemented and respected by them, reserving the right to verify the above.

The Code of Conduct of Olivia Centre is addressed to our employees and associates as well as to all entities that are or will be related to Olivia Centre by legal or factual relationship; to Residents, contractors, contractors, customers, suppliers, service providers or capital providers.

Whenever we talk about legal provisions in the Code of Conduct, we mean the regulations currently in force in the territory of the Republic of Poland, the country where Olivia Centre operates.

Get to know the Olivia Centre Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct

Super Kids in Olivia!

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We were visited by super kids! Those who want to do more and who have big hearts. Children who sold lemonade, homemade jewelry, walked their dogs to earn some money for holidays, or to help animals in a shelter… Their creativity, ingenuity and hearts have been noticed and appreciated. Grzegorz Neumann from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Gdańsk organized a mega day for them. We could also participate in this day and make it one of the best holiday days, at least we hope so.

 

There was pizza and lemonade on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star, there were workshops on entrepreneurship and creating a business plan, there were gifts and there were also – this time for us and our Residents – fantastic gifts from the kids: delicious lemonade and beautiful bracelets, the work of ten-year-old Julia.

 

Thank you and we are very happy that we could join this campaign. We are full of admiration for Zuzia, Wiki, Kacper, Julia and the volunteers working as part of the Youth Forum – AKTYWNI.

#RazemMozemyWiecej, together with: Hotel Admirał, Żegluga Gdańska, Forum Gdańsk, City Fit, Speednet and Zdunek Group, which not only helped to organize the workshops, but also prepared prizes and other holiday attractions for children. In addition, food was also donated to the Promyk animal shelter!

 

Photos courtesy of Trojmiasto.pl, photo: Jacek Koślicki/Trojmiasto.pl. Thank you!

 

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Miele will help you dispose of your old vacuum cleaner.

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Take care of our planet. Once again, we are working together with Miele. The action is simple! If you have an old vacuum cleaner at home, simply bring it to your Miele showroom by November 15 and our Resident will dispose of it at no cost.

 

In addition, if someone not only wants to get rid of the old equipment, but also to buy a new, eco-vacuum cleaner, Miele has prepared attractive offers. Ask in the store.

 

Did you know?

  • E-waste can be a source of valuable raw materials that can be reused while saving the Earth’s natural resources. To be able to use them, they must go to an e-waste collection point and then to a treatment plant, where they will be recycled. Source: Recycling – No E-Waste Day (dzienbezelektrosmieci.pl)

 

WELCOME!

 

Energa, a member of the ORLEN Group, stays longer at Olivia Centre in Gdańsk

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Energa has once again extended its lease in the buildings of the largest business centre in Poland, which is Olivia Centre in Gdańsk. The company occupies over 17,000 sqm. office space in three connected buildings and is one of Olivia’s largest residents. Energa was represented in the negotiations by Cushman & Wakefield. The energy company has had its headquarters in Olivia Centre continuously since 2012.

 

We are very happy that one of our most important business partners has once again placed their trust in us. The extension of the contract with Energa is proof that our residents appreciate the quality of the buildings, the way they are managed and the way they build the local olive community. I am proud that from the very beginning of Olivia Centre’s existence, I have been able to observe the development of Energa Group companies in our centre. It is a great joy and satisfaction for me – says Aleksandra Majdańczuk, Deputy Director in the leasing department of Olivia Centre.

 

Olivia Centre employs nearly a thousand people employed by ORLEN Group companies. It’s m.in. Energa SA, Energa Obrót SA, Energa Informatyka i Technologie Sp. z o.o., Orlen Corporate Services Center Sp. z o.o., Enspirion Sp. z o.o., Orlen Administration Sp. z o.o., Orlen Eko Sp. z o.o., or Energa Logistyka Sp. Ltd.

 

Ensuring the safety and stability of employees’ operations is of key importance to ORLEN Group companies, including Energa. At the same time, the best possible working conditions for teams are also important. We have chosen a place which, in our opinion, as well as in the opinion of the advisors with whom we cooperated during the process of market analysis, negotiations and decision-making, optimally meets the needs of our organization,” says Lucjan Brudzyński, Director of the Corporate Management Department at Energa. The process of analysing the real estate market covered many aspects aimed at ensuring the most favourable conditions for the employees of the Energa Group companies. We focused on a broad analysis in terms of economics, quality, technology and ESG. The process was multi-stage and required the involvement of many people – says Tomasz Kreft, Head of the Property Management and Commercialization Services Team at Orlen Administration sp. z o.o., which carried out the process for Energa from the ORLEN Group.

 

Olivia Centre is highly rated as a place to work and locate offices. NWe have recently been awarded the highest Well Health & Safety certification for the second time in the world, so we can officially say that we are the safest place to work in global rankings where employee well-being is a priority. This is one of our reasons to be proud. The certifiers appreciated the daily value of several restaurants, a nursery, a kindergarten and schools, medical and sports centers, as well as a winter garden with tropical greenery and the top floors of Olivia Star, available to Residents free of charge, with spaces for work, meetings, conferences, and even a playground for children. All this is possible thanks to the scale – Olivia Centre is the largest office centre in Poland – says Maciej Kotarski, Director at Olivia Centre.

 

After almost 12 years of presence in Olivia Centre, Energa, a member of the ORLEN Group, was faced with an important choice of staying and further development in its current location or moving to a new space. However, Olivia Centre rose to the occasion and proposed the best solutions to keep the Energa Group among its tenants. The entire proceedings were successfully conducted and successfully concluded to the satisfaction of all parties. Due to the scale of the transaction and the variety of challenges, this was an extremely complex task and required the involvement of many different specializations, including analytics and engineering, on our side. A part of the procedure was, for example, defining strictly technical tasks related to the modernization of the building and arranging a schedule of works to be performed by the Landlord,” says Adam Schroeder, Regional Director at Cushman & Wakefield.

 

 

In the buildings leased by Energa, a rearrangement is planned, allowing to adjust the space to the newly defined by Energa needs in terms of office layout and equipment. It is very important to us that the office is best suited to the needs of the various teams and companies of the ORLEN Group, of which Energa is a part, which is why we intend to engage many of our experts to achieve this goal. The teams of both parties have prepared a multi-stage work plan, which will be implemented in the coming years in such a way as to maintain the highest standard of offices, but also not to interfere with employees in their daily work – says Aleksandra Majdańczuk, Deputy Director in the leasing department of Olivia Centre.

 

 

Pinktober. Don’t forget about breast self-examination!

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October has been recognized around the world as Breast Cancer Awareness Month for many years. In this special period, we take up topics related to the prevention, diagnostics and modern treatment of breast cancer. On the occasion of Pink October, we also promote cancer prevention and vigilance. We also encourage you to self-examine your breasts. See how to perform the test correctly. And remember that regular examination allows you to detect cancerous changes at an early stage and, as a consequence, apply effective treatment. The film was prepared by the
Pink Butterfly Association
, a non-profit organization supporting patients treated at the Breast Cancer Center of the University Clinical Center in Gdańsk. It was established in November 2019 by medical staff, patients and friends gathered at the UCC Breast Cancer Center. The Association’s mission is to help people suffering from cancer, including breast diseases, at all stages of the disease (from diagnosis, through treatment and convalescence).

The Pink Butterfly Association, Olivia Centre, Energa Volunteers from the ORLEN Group and the Orlen Foundation invite you to the Pink Ribbon March on 16 October.
Tie the ribbon with us at 12:00
. Let’s start on Olivia’s patio!

 

Join! | 16.10. | Olivia Centre patio | 12:00

And here let us know that you will

 

On the patio on October 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m . there will also be A special tent for m.in. stations with phantoms, where you will be able to learn how to properly self-examine your breasts. There will be leaflets – a cheat sheet on how to get tested along with information on where to go for help.

 

Organizers and partners of the Pink Ribbon March

 

 

Did you know?

  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide (25%) and the leading cause of death (14%), and breast cancer patients account for 36% of women living with cancer. It is estimated that nearly 1.7 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and more than 500,000 die from it. It is a heterogeneous disease in which we distinguish different subtypes.
  • The highest incidence of breast cancer is recorded in industrialized countries (Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain). The lowest incidence is in countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. Geographic region is a factor that significantly modifies the risk of breast cancer.
  • In Poland, breast cancer has become one of the biggest threats to premature mortality of women in the last century. Breast cancer also occurs in men, although very rarely. It is estimated that one in the number of cases of breast cancer is breast cancer in men.
  • The risk factors for the development of the disease are complex, but the key factors seem to be those related to the hormonal status of the woman (reproductive factors, age of puberty and menopause, use of hormonal preparations). The incidence of breast cancer increases with age. Cancer is rare among women under 45 years of age, and the majority of cases occur in women over 50 years of age (80% of patients in Poland).
  • A factor that significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer is the presence of a mutation in the BRCA1 gene or the BRCA2 gene. It is estimated that 4-8% of breast cancers may be the result of inherited mutations, the remaining cases are the result of sporadic mutations in somatic cells.
  • Diagnosis and early detection (secondary prophylaxis) based on regular mammography examinations (screening) are of decisive importance in the context of prevention and prevention of the development of advanced breast cancer.

Source: zwrotnikraka.pl

 

Olivia Festival in the climate of the 90s on September 14th!

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We invite you on September 14th to Olivia Festival’23 in the style of the 90s. It’s the third time we’ve had fun together, but it’s the first time we’ve ended the summer to the rhythm of disco on Olivia’s patio! There will be fantastic weather, there will be something to eat, there will be fun “from those years”, there will be a chill zone in a good atmosphere and there will be a perfect beat in the Disco Zone. We also anticipate competitions, surprises, prizes and dance madness. As POP & DISCO won the Residents’ vote for music from the 90s, which is to accompany you during the Olivia Festival, there will be hits by the Backstreet Boys, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Scooter, Spice Girls and Britney Spears… The biggest of them in the Disco Zone will play for you:

 



  • DJ Szpula

    , who rules the clubs in Sopot and in Gdańsk’s 100cznia!
  • DJ Kriss Van Klocek, who rocks parties on the peninsula and can rock even rugby fans, only his Rugby Club Lechia Gdańsk invites you to stadium events so that everyone can stamp their feet.

You will take a breather after dancing, madness and frolics in the Chill Zone. In the Food Zone , there will be food trucks that you love. There will also be a prosecco van. In the Fun Zone , our guests will be able to enjoy attractions and games, including Just Join IT, Santander, Nowy Styl, Starbucks and CityFit. Oh, and there will also be a photo booth. And more!

 

Here’s our action plan:

  • 17:00 we start
  • 17:00-19:00 DJ Kriss van Klocek kicks off the party
  • 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m . fun and games in the Fun zone, pizza and other delicacies in the Food zone, full relaxation in the Chill zone
  • 18:00 – 90′ bingo
  • 18:45 – Mega disco dance show, you have to take part in it!
  • 19:00 – DJ Szpula goes crazy
  • 19:00-22:00 Disco on the patio!

 

Let us know you will!

 

 

Welcome!

 

 

EXTRAS in the My Olivia app. Check out what’s new!

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Of course, we can do a lot more with the My Olivia app. We won’t go into too much detail here. We will remind you in points and specifically. And… we’ll tell you what’s new in the app! Well… Olivia residents with confirmed Resident status in My Olivia have access to the new functionality! It’s Extrasy!

 

Extras Olivia in My Olivia app

What is it? Special offers, promotions, discounts that can only be used by employees of Olivia companies. We will be developing this option, so it’s worth checking out “Olivia Extras”.

 

Remember about the status of a Resident, i.e. an employee of one of Olivia’s companies

  • Download the My Olivia app from the App Store or Google Play if you don’t already have it.
  • Sign up for the app using your business address (an address on your business domain). This is very important, because when you provide your business address during registration, you will automatically receive the Resident status as soon as you click on the activation email.
  • If you don’t see the activation email, check your SPAM first. It happens that this type of correspondence (registration confirmations, orders, purchases) falls into this folder. If you still do not receive an email from the sender of “My Olivia →

    app@oliviacentre.com

    “, please contact us by e-mail at

    aplikacja@oliviacentre.com

    . You can also use the form in the app → the “Contact us” option in your My Olivia panel.

 

With the Olivia Centre app as an Olivia Centre Resident

  • free access to the Observation Deck
  • you will visit Olivia Garden free of charge
  • book a ticket for free events in Olivia (EVENTS)
  • you can buy tickets for paid events (EVENTS) cheaper
  • you will take advantage of cool offers and offers only for Residents (EXTRASY)
  • check the menu of our restaurants
  • you will read the news
  • you also have points from the Olivka app, so one app – My Olivia – is enough to use the Natka or Natki Bistro loyalty programs
  • you will also learn the results of the Olivia Football League

 

Besides:

 

Enjoy!