Tag: COMMUNITY

Olivia is always on a roll

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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

 

The fourth edition of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget. Submit your project!

Posted on by Bogusław Wieczorek

Olivia Centre, one of the most dynamically developing office centres in Europe, has been not only developing its business for years, but also actively involved in the life of the local community. An example is the “Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget”, which has been implemented for four years. This initiative, which is an expression of corporate social responsibility, enables the inhabitants of Oliwa to influence the development of their surroundings.

 

Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget – how does it work?

The Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is a programme that allows the residents of Oliwa to submit their ideas for social and infrastructure projects that can contribute to improving the quality of life in the district. Olivia Centre, as the organiser of the initiative, provides funds to cover the costs of implementation of selected projects submitted by residents. The budget was established on the initiative of Olivia Centre, and one of the Gdańsk councillors, a local cultural animator Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, also participates financially in it. All previous editions of the neighbourhood budget have made it possible to co-finance projects with a total value of nearly PLN 70,000. The selection is made by a jury consisting of local activists, cultural animators, representatives of institutions and sponsors.

 

Olivia Centre: community in the first place

Olivia Centre is strongly involved in building a community of residents and supporting the community of the Oliwa district. The aim of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is not only to improve infrastructure or organise social events, but also to build a sense of community and civic engagement. By supporting local initiatives, Olivia Centre builds trust and good relations with the inhabitants of Oliwa, while promoting values that are important to the business community in the centre, such as innovation, responsibility and commitment.

 

How do I submit a project?

The pool of funds allocated for the financed projects will amount to PLN 18 thousand. Both soft projects (organization of meetings, courses or workshops) as well as infrastructure projects that will permanently fit into the character of the Oliwa space can apply for funding. The call for applications in this year’s edition lasts until 7 September 2023 and takes place using the form on the website: www.oliviacentre.com/o-nas/formularz-budzet/.

 

Completed projects

During the four years of operation of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget, many different projects have been implemented. Among them were both those related to local infrastructure, such as the expansion of the Oliwa Recreation Station on the premises of the nearby Primary School No. 35, as well as social initiatives, including workshops for children and cultural projects. In the last edition, the following projects were won: “Neighbourhood in the Gate”, “Sportowy Gaj” and puppet making workshops.

The first one consisted in the organization of integration meetings in the autumn and winter period, providing an attraction for the youngest residents of the district, seniors, as well as guests from Ukraine who settled in Oliwa. Thanks to the implementation of the “Sports Grove” project, more publicly available physical exercise equipment was installed on the premises of Primary School No. 35, intended both for the school’s students (during lessons) and other residents of Oliwa during extracurricular hours. The third project that received funding were puppetry workshops carried out in the Oliwa Library, Primary School No. 35 and the First Social Primary School.

Working on the workshops at every stage: from working on the idea and preparing materials, to working with the participants, gave me great satisfaction. Handicraft activities are great for the development and well-being of both adults and children. I am glad that thanks to the funds from the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget I was able to implement this project. – says Małgorzata Martusewicz, the author of the application and the workshop animator.

 

Olivia Centre, through the organisation of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget, shows that a business centre is also a responsibility for the environment and the life of the local community. The inhabitants of Oliwa are often our Residents and people who take advantage of Olivia’s cultural or gastronomic offer – from the youngest participants of Lego workshops, to seniors, spectators of theatrical performances staged at the 34th Winter Olympics. Floor. I am convinced that this synergy not only contributes to the development of Oliwa, but also creates an atmosphere in which the residents feel important and appreciated, being able to implement their civic intentions with the budget provided by us” – sums up Bogusław Wieczorek from Olivia Centre, who is also a member of the Council for Volunteering at the Mayor of Gdansk.

Olivia Centre’s Code of Conduct

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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

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

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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!

 

 

Eco Picnic: Children’s Day at Olivia Centre

Posted on by Bogusław Wieczorek

Olivia Park in Gdańsk has probably never been as vibrant as on June 3, 2023 during the Eco Picnic, which attracted crowds of families from the Oliwa district and the city of Gdańsk, tempted by the prospect of unforgettable fun, learning and relaxation.

The EcoPicnic was addressed to a diverse group of recipients, including residents of Olivia Centre, employees of companies based in this business centre and their families. The event also attracted students, parents and the teaching staff of Primary School No. 35 with Sports Departments in Gdańsk Oliwa, as well as residents and guests visiting Oliwa.

 

 

The main objective of the event was to promote the principles of sustainable development, raise the level of environmental awareness and shape ecological attitudes in society. As part of the EcoPicnic, knowledge in the field of climate, environmental protection and sustainable development was disseminated, with particular emphasis on the role of new technologies in the service of the environment. A significant contribution to this part of the programme was made by the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk.

The event also served to promote social activation and build a sense of community among the inhabitants of Gdańsk, the employees of Olivia Centre and the participants of the picnic. The organized activities were aimed at emphasizing the common goals of taking care of the space in which we live, work and develop.

To sum up, the EcoPicnic was an event that allowed for an effective combination of environmental education and social integration. The experience gained and the positive reactions of the participants are an encouragement for further actions in this direction.

 

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

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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!

 

22 September – Car Free Day

Posted on by Bogusław Wieczorek

September 22 is a special day that inspires you to experience the freedom offered by alternative, non-diesel means of transport. On this occasion, we would like to remind you about the extensive infrastructure for two-wheelers available in our center.

 

Olivia on two wheels

Do you have a bike? Very well! Don’t have one? No problem! In Olivia Centre you can use publicly available electric scooters and scooters, as well as bicycles as part of the tests of the Mevo 2.0 Metropolitan Bike System. In addition, the following are at your disposal:

  • several hundred bicycle racks – both inside and outside the garage halls,
  • two bicycle repair points,
  • lockers for cyclists,
  • shower cabins (if you need to refresh after the trip),
  • adapted scooter stands,
  • scooter lockers with a charging system for electric models.

Olivia Extras – benefits for you

Here we also mention the novelty in the MyOlivia application – Olivia Extras. Here you will find special offers, promotions and discounts that you can take advantage of. Currently, there are active discounts on bikes, clothing and accessories in the Wyspka Bicycle Shop.

Spin kilometers for Gdansk

On 1 September, the “Spin kilometres for Gdańsk” campaign was launched. It’s a great time to get on a bike ride together and support our city. This year, the organizers have prepared a lot of changes. This is another excuse to start commuting to work on a two-wheeler. Thanks to the campaign run by our city, you can win not only attractive prizes, but above all a better mood:) Read more!

 

Free travel on September 22

If you have an active Gdańsk Resident Card on 22 September, you will be able to use free public transport in Gdańsk. For car owners, free rides will also be available on PKP and SKM trains and public transport in Gdynia.

We warmly invite you to leave your car in the garage and discover the fun of micromobility!

The Football League is starting! Register your company team

Posted on by Maciej Olszewski

 

We’re back withOlivia Centre’s Football League. We know that there are football enthusiasts among us. And many of them! Therefore, we would like to invite teams from companies residing in Olivia to participate in this sports project.

 

 

Applications for participation in the league should be sent by
October 6
to the following address:


dzial.komunikacji@oliviacentre.com.

To run the league, a minimum of 8 teams are required.

 

 

Here are some highlights.

  1. The league will start in October. A detailed schedule will be determined after the end of registration.
  2. The infrastructure of a year-round football hall will be available

    at ul. Hallera 16/18 in Gdansk and professional judges.

  3. Matches will be played on Wednesdays and Fridays at 17.30-19.00.
  4. A team must have a minimum of 5 players (four players in the field and a goalkeeper) and a maximum of 20.
  5. Cost of participation in the league: 2500 PLN.

 

Below are the current Regulations and Application Forms.

 

Olivia Centre_2023-2024 Football Regulamin_Liga

Olivia Football zgloszenia_Liga Form Centre_2023-2024

Football zgloszenia_Liga form Olivia Centre_2023_2024_sklad

 

 

See you on the football pitches!