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MyOlivia App: Bike Lockers

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Why should you have the MyOlivia app? Because with it you can do more. If you work in one of the Olivia Centre companies and you have been granted Resident status, you will benefit from many attractive options, in which below.

 

Option BIKE LOCKERS

 

In order for those who come to work by bike to live and work better, they can rent a bicycle locker in the garage hall via the MyOlivia application.How to do it? The most important thing is to see this option in the MyOlivia application at all, you need to have a confirmed Resident status.

 

  • Download My Olivia from the App Store or Google Play (if you don’t already have it).
  • Click on the BIKE icon (bicycle lockers) in the application.
  • Go through everything STEP BY STEP.

 

 

What are your options?

  • a cabinet in the garage hall,
  • a cabinet in the garage hall (with access to the shower),
  • locker in the bicycle locker room (with access to the shower).

 

How long can you rent a bike locker for?

  • 90 days
  • 180 days
  • 360 days

 

How much does it cost?

  • A cabinet in the garage hall – 30 PLN – 90 days/ 60 PLN – 180 days/ 120 PLN – 360 days
  • a cabinet in the garage hall, with access to a shower – PLN 60 – 90 days/ PLN 120 – 180 days/ PLN 240 – 360 days
  • locker in the bicycle locker room (with access to the shower) – 90 PLN – 90 days/ 180 PLN – 180 days/ 360 PLN – 360 days

 

How to do it? Step by step.

  1. You choose the building where you WANT to have a locker.
  2. You choose a service (e.g. a locker in a garage hall).
  3. You indicate how long you want to rent it for (90, 180, 360 days) and click “next”.
  4. You choosethe date you want to start using the service.
  5. You go to the summary and check if the order is correct.
  6. If you want to receive an invoice, tick the “Invoice” checkbox.
  7. You pay for everything and rent a locker.

 

You receive a confirmation of purchase with the e-mail address provided when registering in the My Olivia application.

 

We have 2 working days to complete all the formalities and contact you to issue you with the locker key and transponder. If you have any questions, you can contact us at szafki.rowerowe@oliviacentre.com

 


You can book a bicycle locker in any of Olivia’s buildings. Along with the key to the locker, we provide you with a transponder in the form of a key ring, which allows you access to the garage hall. Before entering the garage hall, place your access card (or transponder) against the reader so that the garage door opens. When entering , avoid the barrier, there is enough space on the sides.

 

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app

 

MyOlivia App: discover its features
MyOlivia app: Resident status
MyOlivia app: parking and Olivka points

 

 

 

MyOlivia app: parking lots and Olivka points

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Through the MyOlivia app, you can purchase a parking subscription, pay for a surface parking ticket, and buy a motorcycle winter storage service. You also have access to your Olivka points here, so one app is all you need to use the Natka and Natka Bistro loyalty programs.

 

Option PARKING LOTS

 

With the My Olivia app on your phone, you can:

  • pay for the collected above-ground parking ticket (option for everyone),
  • purchase a parking subscription (option only for Employees of companies from Olivia, owners of the MyOlivia application with a confirmed Resident status).

 

Option BUY SUBSCRIPTION

 

In the MyOlivia application you can buy:

 

  • subscription underground car parks (only for Residents)
  • for: 1, 2, 3, 30 days
  • price: 35, 60, 75, 399 PLN

 

  • Above-ground parking lot F at Familia Shopping Centre (only for Residents)
  • for: 30 days
  • price: 290 PLN

 

  • motorcycle winterization service (only for Residents)
  • for: 30, 120 days
  • Price: PLN 80, 300

 

Payment takes a few moments. You can also specify right away whether you need an invoice for the service.

 


Have you purchased a parking subscription? Remember our system will read the vehicle registration number you provided when buying and the barrier will open automatically. The barrier has not risen? Place your building access card on the reader at the entrance terminal!

 

 

The “Buy Subscription” option is visible only to Employees with active Resident status

 

How do I purchase a subscription?

 

  1. Download the My Olivia app from the App Store or Google Play if you don’t already have it.
  2. Register in the application using your company address. (This address allows you to confirm your Resident status, i.e. that you are an Employee of one of Olivia’s Companies. Resident status will allow you to use many of our services: free of charge or at a promotional price. Confirm your email address in your mailbox).
  3. In the app, click on the PARKING icon.
  4. Then click the BUY SUBSCRIPTION icon.
  5. Enter the registration number of the vehicle.
  6. Choose the building where you work – it’s an office building that you have access to with your card.
  7. Proceed to choose your subscription.
  8. Select the time range of the service.
  9. Pay for parking (by card, BLIK or PayU).

 

 

POBIERZ PRZEWODNIK ABONAMENT KROK PO KROKU (2022)
DOWNLOAD PARKING SUBSCRIPTION STEP BY STEP (2022)
 

OLIVKA POINTS option

 

With MyOlivia app, you have a lot of options right at your fingertips — including Olivka and the points you collect there (Olivka is our dining loyalty app covering Natka, Natka Take Away, and the Olivia Star Observation Deck).

It definitely makes life easier, because one app is all you need to access both.

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app


MyOlivia app: Resident status
MyOlivia App: discover its features

MyOlivia App: Resident Status

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Are you an employee of a company in Olivia Centre? Download the MyOlivia app, because with it you can do so much more! We have compiled useful information for you here, which is also the answer to the most frequently asked questions. Therefore… How to register in the application and obtain the status of an Olivia Centre Resident in order to have access, m.in others, to underground car park bookings, bicycle lockers or to free tickets to the Observation Deck?

 

Download the My Olivia app and get the status of a Resident

 

  • Download the My Olivia app from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Register in the application using your business address (an address in the domain of a company that is located in Olivia).

 

When registering, use your business address, which is an address in the domain of the company you work for. This is very important, because when you provide your business address during registration, you will be granted the status of Resident automatically as soon as you click on the activation link sent to you to the e-mail address provided during the registration process.

 

  • If you do not see the activation email in your inbox, first check your SPAM. It happens that this type of correspondence (registration confirmations, orders, purchases) falls into this folder.
  • Search for the activation email by the sender “My Olivia → app@oliviacentre.com”, and if you still don’t have it, write to us on aplikacja@oliviacentre.com.
  • You can also use the contact form available in the application → the “Contact us” option in your MyOlivia panel.

 

The “Contact us” option in the MyOlivia app

 

Self-activation of Resident status

  • Go to the MyOlivia app.
  • Then in your user profile, i.e. click on the human icon (upper right corner of the application).
  • Select “Activate Resident Status” and follow the guidelines.
  • Tick the appropriate box: activate the status when you have an address in the company domain (point 1 in the graphic below) or activate the status when you do not have an address in the company domain or the e-mail address provided during registration is your company address (point 2 in the graphic below).

 


Remark! When applying for the resident status in case 2 (no address in the company domain…), enter the name of the company and the building in which you work/have an office in the “I work in a company…”
window.

 

  • Resident status should be activated within 3 working days.
  • Remember to click on the activation link that will come to your e-mail address.
  • If the process of self-activation of the Resident status fails, write to: aplikacja@oliviacentre.com

Self-activation of Resident status

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app


MyOlivia app: parking lots and Olivka points
MyOlivia App: discover its features

 

 

 

MyOlivia App: discover its features

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Why is it worth having the MyOlivia app? Because it lets you do more. If you work at one of the companies at Olivia Centre and have been granted Resident status, you can take advantage of many attractive options listed below.

 

With the MyOlivia app and Resident status, you can:

  • generate a free ticket to the Observation Deck
  • get access to Olivia Garden
  • reserve entry for free events at Olivia and buy tickets for paid events at a discount
  • check restaurant menus
  • read news
  • see your Olivka app points here too—one app is enough to use the loyalty programs at Natka or Natka Bistro
  • explore special Resident offers in the Extras section
  • check the results of the Olivia Football League

 

Plus, you can:

  • purchase an underground parking subscription
  • reserve a bike locker
  • buy a motorcycle winter storage service

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app

 

MyOlivia app: Resident status
MyOlivia app: parking and Olivka points

 

The Polish energy sector has found its new home

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The scale of investments in wind farms, nuclear energy, as well as other renewable energy sources in Pomerania is gradually causing the attention of the business community in Poland to be focused in the north of Poland. Not only the largest players in the energy industry see an opportunity for development here, but also numerous cooperators who want to be part of the processes that have already begun in this part of the country.

 

In 2025 alone, only one company, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne, is planning investments with a total value of PLN 5.5 billion. They are related to preparations for the construction of a nuclear power plant, as well as the development of wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Of course, this is only a prelude to the investments that are to be implemented in Pomerania over the next 10 years. The budget planned for the construction of the nuclear power plant is PLN 150-200 billion, and the construction of wind farms with a total capacity of 7 GW will consume another PLN 180 billion. Another energy project in Pomerania is the construction of an external, floating LNG regasification terminal. The project is already under construction, and its cost is estimated at PLN 4.5 billion. Simultaneously with the launch of these projects, it will be necessary to carry out investments in new transmission networks, energy storage facilities, rail and road roads, and the construction of other facilities for such significant energy facilities. About 10,000 people are to be involved in the construction of the nuclear power plant, which shows the scale of the project also in the social area, and due to the fact that all these activities are focused on the north of Polish, it has already started the process of moving offices and relocating staff from other regions of our country to Pomerania.

 

As experts emphasize, this process will be of great importance for many sectors of the Polish economy and brings numerous development opportunities for Pomeranian business.

 

– The energy transformation of Pomerania is becoming one of the most important impulses for the local economy, and with it the growing importance of the office market in the Tri-City as a base for companies from the energy sector and accompanying industries – says Mariusz Wiśniewski, Head of Regional Markets in the Office Department, CBRE Poland. – The dynamic development of wind farms in the Baltic Sea, the planned nuclear power plant and the expansion of transmission and road infrastructure make Gdańsk and the surrounding area a natural operational center for engineering, consulting, technology and production companies. A new trend is particularly visible: the influx of companies from Norway and the Scandinavian countries, which have extensive experience in offshore installations and the design of components for offshore wind farms.

Initiatives such as Invest Pomerania – a project coordinated by the Pomerania Development Agency, whose main task is to promote the region, support investors planning to develop their business in Pomerania, as well as connect business environments already operating in the north of the country, are of great importance for attracting investments. Local institutions have been preparing for these processes for years, developing a network of efficiently operating support facilities for investors. As emphasized by Marcin Grzegory, Deputy Director of the Agency, these investments will be of great importance for the entire economy of the country.

 

– One of the most important global projects that are currently being implemented in the country is to shift the energy heart of Poland from the traditional south, where the economy was based on coal mining, towards Pomerania, where modern energy sources will dominate. It is here that the first Polish nuclear power plant will be built, the operation of which will be supported by a powerful network of offshore wind farms. In the near future, a new floating pier, which is being built as part of the Port of Gdansk’s investment, will also be operational, handling traditional liquid fuels. Another extremely interesting trend is the increasing number of engineering projects on the border of services and production, such as Siemens-Gamesa, Archer or Thyssenkrupp, assuming the use of laboratories on a par with offices. In the future, these may also be factories, assembly plants or test infrastructure – emphasizes Grzegory.

 

Such significant processes cannot escape the attention of a group of energy-related companies that have already started their expansion into Pomerania.

 

“Gdańsk and Gdynia are home to both specialized contractors (marine engineering) and manufacturers of tower components, turbines and anchoring systems ,” says Mariusz Wiśniewski. – They are looking for high-end offices, flexible, well-connected and ready to move in for the needs of project teams working in a hybrid mode. We are already observing the presence of the largest players – PSE, Energa, as well as many design and construction companies and subcontractors. Large-scale office projects, such as Olivia Centre, which combine a high technical standard with access to coworking and project zones, are gaining in attractiveness in this context.

 

This trend is also confirmed by Bogusław Wieczorek, the representative of the management board of Olivia Centre in Gdańsk, which, as the largest business hub in Poland, has been noticing the increased interest of companies from the energy sector in renting office space for a long time: The strategic change that is taking place in Poland in the field of energy is not without impact on the general economic situation in Pomerania. For a long time, we have been noticing an increased interest in high-class office space by companies from the energy, construction, research and development sectors, whose leading area of interest are investments in the energy sector carried out in our region. Entities such as Energa and thyssenkrupp have recently been joined by Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe and a number of companies that rent offices with us and in our O4 coworking space, organize business meetings or take part in conferences that take place in our spaces. As a result, a new business hub for the energy-related industry is being created in Olivia, supplementing our ecosystem with industries that engage in investments of strategic importance for our economy, unprecedented in the history of Poland. We believe that this process will continue along with the development of these investments and gradually other entities interested in close cooperation and participation in these projects will also find their place in our country. The scale of the challenges covers the time horizon of the next 10-12 years, so our business center has a chance to really benefit from the transfer of the center of the Polish economy to Pomerania.

 

These processes will benefit not only the Gdańsk business centre, but also entrepreneurs in smaller cities. Słupsk also sees great opportunities, where the foundations for the development of the local BSS sector, research and development centers and highly developed technologies are already being prepared. Lębork and Wejherowo will also certainly benefit from the investments, as well as smaller towns such as Choczewo, which will grow to the scale of a small city due to the construction of the power plant.

An office that appeals to the senses. Take part in the survey of the Gdańsk University of Technology!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The modern work environment is undergoing dynamic changes – more and more employers consciously shape their office spaces to support the efficiency and creativity of employees or help them in teamworking. Modern offices take into account the diverse needs of users, offering shared and individual work zones, taking care of places for relaxation, regeneration, and even… a short, comforting nap. In many companies, flexible spaces that can be easily and quickly adapted to changing needs, focused work rooms, rooms dedicated to team brainstorming, play zones, spacious kitchens and dining rooms, or properly soundproofed phone booths are a standard in many companies.

Space design and well-being

 

Research clearly shows that the arrangement of office and residential spaces has a significant impact on our well-being, mental health, and efficiency. Appropriate lighting, the use of natural materials, taking into account the principles of neuroaesthetics; All of this helps to create an environment conducive to well-being. Biophilia, for example, plays an increasingly important role in design, including the concept of “Biophilic Dopamine”, emphasizing the relationship between man and nature and helping to create spaces that have a positive impact on our senses.

 

At Olivia Centre, we attach great importance to creating work environments that not only meet functional requirements, but also really support wellbeing. It is no coincidence that we cooperate with the Design Anatomy studio, which has been creating creative and functional interiors for years, corresponding to the latest trends, such as the already mentioned biophilic design or sustainable use of materials. Light plays a significant role in DA projects, as it is one of the most important factors shaping the quality of space. The studio also takes exceptional care of the acoustic comfort of the rooms.

 

By creating spaces that meet the needs of their users, Design Anatomy is based not only on conclusions resulting from the observation of changing work models, but also those from research. The relationships between the work environment and efficiency, mental well-being, well-being and creativity are analyzed, among m.in other things. This allows designers to tailor solutions to the real needs of the organization and their team members. As a result, offices designed by Design Anatomy gain recognition from the industry and are repeatedly awarded for consistent aesthetics, functionality and understanding of the real needs of users.

 

  • European Property Awards 2024 – Best Office Interior award for the Just Join IT office design
  • European Property Awards 2023 – two awards for projects for LPP Contact Center and Deribit
  • CBRE Office Superstar 2019 – awards for the best office in the Tri-City for Nordea and the best recreational space for Sii Poland

 

Help change workplaces for the better. Take part in the study of a PhD student at the Gdańsk University of Technology!

We are convinced that creating space with the well-being of users in mind should be based on constantly deepened knowledge. That’s why we support research that helps us better understand how the work environment affects our concentration, health, well-being and relationships. We cooperate with universities, including the Faculty of Architecture of the Gdańsk University of Technology.

 

This time we encourage you toabout participation in an anonymous survey on the research carried out by Joanna Francuzik, a PhD student at Gdańsk Tech, whose scientific interests focus on shaping the working environment in office spaces, with particular emphasis on the role of lighting, ergonomics and spatial layout. The aim of the study is to analyse the impact of natural and artificial lighting and space organisation on the daily functioning of employees. The data collected will be used to develop specific design recommendations to support the creation of more functional, healthy and friendly workplaces.

 

 


Your opinion matters a lot!
Fill out the survey and help create even better offices:

 

English version

English version

 

Importance of results

The results of the study will allow for a better understanding of the needs of office users and indicate specific factors affecting comfort, professional satisfaction and general well-being. This knowledge will be used in the design and modernization of space at Olivia Centre – so as to better support everyday work, regeneration and social interactions.

A few office design trends in Design Anatomy

 

▪☑︎ Biophilic design – focus on nature

Contact with nature improves concentration, reduces stress and has a positive effect on mental health. In this spirit, m.in was designed. Olivia Garden.

 

▪︎ Light – a factor of mood and efficiency

Proper lighting improves concentration, supports the circadian rhythm and affects the mood. Check more…

 

▪☑︎ Neurodiversity – a space for every style of work

Contemporary teams are cognitively diverse. When designing offices, Design Anatomy takes into account different ways of receiving stimuli and the need for individualization. It introduces, for example, quiet work zones, video call booths, and designs focus and regeneration areas, which increases comfort and supports inclusivity.

 

▪☑︎ Less waste and sustainability

Ecological materials, recycled equipment, modularity and the possibility of easy rearrangement – these are the standard in projects carried out in Olivia Centre today. Offices designed by Design Anatomy – m.in. for Sii Poland (rearrangement 2023-2024) or Viterra – use, for example, PET panels, recycled fabrics, and even elements made of metal scraps and cable trays. It is a responsible and aesthetic design.

 

▪︎ Flex spaces

Hybrid work, project teams, changing everyday needs – flexibility is the key today. Therefore, it is worth designing spaces that can be easily rearranged, adapted to meetings, individual work or joint brainstorming. Thanks to this, the office is alive and responds to the rhythm of the organization.

 

▪☑︎ Wellness and mindfulness zones

The well-being of employees can be supported not only by ergonomics, but also by creating places of relaxation and regeneration. Green terraces, stretching zones, indoor gardens – these are spaces that allow you to breathe and reset.

 

▪︎ Ergonomics and personalization of the workstation

Adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, the ability to change the working position, individual lighting – all this has a real impact on the health and comfort of employees.

 

See Design Anatomy’s office projects

 

Are you looking for employees? Register your company for Recruitment Speed Dating at O4 Coworking!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On May 13, the eighth edition of the unique O4 Coworking project – Speed Dating Recruitment will take place in the O4 Coworking space. We invite employers who are looking for young, ambitious and willing people for junior positions to join the project.

 

What is Recruitment Speed Dating and why do we do it?

 

This is a modern form of recruitment in the formula of speed dating. Candidates and employers meet for short, intensive 1:1 interviews, which allow for quick and effective matching of job offers to the candidates’ competences.

 

Why is it worth taking part ?

 

  • Dozens of tailored CVs – access to profiles of students and juniors ready to start working from June.
  • 2 hours, 10 interviews – you will quickly and effectively meet the best candidates.
  • Modern recruitment tools – you will save time and optimize the recruitment process.
  • Building the employer’s image – you will show yourself as a company open to young talents.

 

Who are the candidates?

 

We invite ambitious students from the WSB Merito University in Gdańsk to participate in Speed Dating. In the application to the project, they justify why they want to take part in it. The first stage of the project, which consists of, among m.in, workshops on creating an attractive CV and efficiently presenting your achievements and competences. Each participant gets specific feedback on their skills. People who best match the requirements of employers participating in the project are invited to the speed dating stage.

 

Join Speed Dating Recruitment!

👉 Fill out the short application form

 

 

 

Find out more about the project here

 

In Olivia about the most important matters. Summit talks

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On Thursday, 6 March, on the 34th floor of Olivia Star, a unique debate was held entitled “Summit talks: how to ensure security? Global threats and local responses”. The event, organized by the Employers of Pomerania, gathered leading experts in the field of politics, defense and international security in Olivia Centre. The Guest of Honour of the meeting was the renowned statesman and historian Bronisław Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland in the years 2010-2015.

 

President Bronisław Komorowski, when asked about Polish security, pointed out that the situation is very difficult. He also referred to recent events.

 

– One thing is certain, that what is happening strengthens Putin’s Russia. Why this is happening is another discussion. But no one can doubt that Russia has received very powerful arguments and has a chance for political and military success. If Russia has a chance of success, then we have good reasons to be afraid of almost everything. But fortunately, it is never the case in the world that there are only negative phenomena that cause terror and fear for the future. -Spoke.

 

Are we safe?

 

This fundamental question accompanied the participants throughout the debate, and the answers were not unambiguous. The speakers emphasized that the world is currently facing many challenges, both geopolitical and technological. The discussion focused primarily on the analysis of global tensions, including threats resulting from Russia’s policy and dynamic changes in international relations.

 

Anna Maria Dyner vividly described the current situation as “hurricane Trump and cyclone Putin”, noting that both the changes in the US and Russia’s aggressive attitude have a huge impact on Europe’s security.

 

“Now is the moment when tectonic plates in the Euro-Atlantic world are shifting. I am ironic that hurricane Trump is blowing. The question is, what will happen when it stops blowing and what image of the world will we find? Perhaps not necessarily the worst if Europe is able to consolidate. It is a matter of answering the question – how to find ourselves in this new reality and how to try to talk to our European partners – translated by Anna Maria Dyner.

 

The participants agreed that Poland is not facing a direct threat of conventional war “here and now” today, but that hybrid activities and disinformation remain huge challenges. They also pointed out that the current geopolitical crisis has been going on for almost 17 years and although the threat is undoubtedly growing, they emphasized that Europe is beginning to respond to it with increasing determination and decisiveness.

 

General Bogusław Pacek, who believes that Poland is as safe as Europe, said m.in: There is a lot of concern, but there is no reason to panic. Those who are causing us to panic are also acting for Putin, not for our authorities. Sometimes I wonder who cares more about us panicking. Are they those who want to attack us in the future, or those who want to sell us more what costs more.

 

Key findings

 

No reason to panic. At the moment, Poland is not really threatened by a “tank invasion”, but it is crucial to remain constantly vigilant, m.in. against disinformation activities and cyber threats.

 

A strong arms industry is the foundation of security. Investments in the defence sector are necessary and, as it was noted, Poland took these actions much earlier than other European countries.

 

Propaganda and information warfare. Today’s threats are not limited to traditional military attacks, but also include information manipulation and destabilization in cyberspace.

 

Experts

 

Outstanding specialists and representatives of the defence industry were invited to participate in the debate. It was attended by:

 

  • Anna Maria Dyner – Polityka Insight, Senior Security and Eastern Affairs Analyst,
  • Honorata Hencel – Managing Director of Boeing Poland and Ukraine,
  • General Bogusław Pacek – expert in the field of defence strategy,
  • Piotr Wojciechowski – President of WB Electronics,
  • Jan J. Grabowski – Member of the Management Board of the Polish Armaments Group,
  • Jarosław Wolski – analyst and lecturer at the Naval Academy in Gdynia.

 

The meeting was chaired by Witold Jurasz, a journalist and columnist for Onet dealing with foreign and security policy, in the past a diplomat in Moscow and chargé d’affaires of the Republic of Poland in Belarus. He also worked in the arms industry.

 

The event attracted over 300 participants, which proves the great interest in the subject of security. The meeting lasted over 2.5 hours and was full of substantive discussions and specific recommendations on the future of Polish defence policy.

 

The debate “Talks at the 2025 Summit” was a unique opportunity to exchange views on current threats and strategies to combat them. Experts emphasized that Poland is heading in the right direction to strengthen its security, but it still faces many challenges. Further investment in the arms industry, cybersecurity and effective counteracting disinformation will be crucial.

 

Huge applause is due to the organizers, the Employers of Pomerania and Tomasz Limon for creating a space for such an important discussion. In the face of global tensions, events of this type are extremely important for building awareness and preparing for future challenges.

 

Fig. linkedin.com/company/pracodawcy-pomorza/ | trojmiasto.pl Maciej Czerniak

 

 

Partners of the debate:

 

Main Partner: Bank Millennium
Substantive Partner: Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia
Venue Partner: Olivia Centre
Partners: Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A., RADMOR S.A., WB Group, GPEC Group

 

More…

Olivia’s conversations. Is the Middle East the key to world peace?

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

We invite you to the next meeting in Olivia’s Conversations series: “Is the Middle East the key to world peace?” Our guest will be Paweł Rakowski, a journalist and publicist commenting on Middle Eastern events, co-author of the books “Lebanon. More than a guide”, as well as “Israel’s Great War. A real Fauda from Gaza to Syria”. This is the first Polish monograph on Hamas’s war against Israel in 2023-2024, published in 2025, written together with Michał Bruszewski.

 

  • Will the war in the Middle East escalate?
  • Will the change of power in Syria affect Russia’s involvement in Ukraine?
  • Are the peace terms presented by Donald Trump achievable?
  • Why was Israel caught off guard by the Hamas attack, and what is Hamas anyway?
  • Is Iran on the eve of producing its nuclear bomb?

 

We will answer these and many other questions with our guest 13 March 2025, 5:30 p.m., Olivia Sky Club . Admission is free with prior reservation of the entrance ticket. The number of places is limited.

 

SIGN UP FOR A MEETING

 

 

Read: The end of the war in Syria. A new geopolitical order in the Middle East

 

 

 

Paweł Rakowski is a graduate of the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Warsaw and the Institute of the Middle and Far East at the Jagiellonian University. Blogger, journalist, author of texts, books and reportages on the Middle East, the borderlands and the transformations of the modern world. Commentator on Middle Eastern events, m.in. for Polish Radio 24.

 

About the reportage “Israel’s Great War. The Real Fauda from Gaza to Syria.”, which he co-authored (together with Michał Bruszewski), a reviewer with the pseudonym JOA writes as follows: “If someone watched the title Fauda, or read/listened to the news about the war between Hamas and Israel, wondered what it was really about, he should read this book. I think that thanks to it we can try to understand the current situation in the Middle East. The authors promise to show the truth about Israel’s new war, and in my opinion, they keep their promise.”

 

 

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Meeting of the HR Club in Olivia. Who are you, HR specialist?

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The HR Club is an initiative established in Olivia in June 2018. The mission of the Club is to support its members in shaping work patterns and in the development of soft skills based on modern solutions and trends. The club creates a space for conversations, exchange of professional experience and knowledge. Among the topics discussed were, m.in: the labour and investment market in the world, the region and the Tri-City; neurodiversity and supporting employee development; the role of the manager in team building, management of energy resources for the sake of efficiency, employee benefits, the limits of supporting co-workers; wise use of artificial intelligence or the phenomenon of mental burnout. We invite you to the next meeting of the HR Club on February 20.

 


We will try to answer the extremely important question: “Who are you an HR specialist, and where do your development paths lead you?”. Anna Karecka and Dagmara Nowicka will help with this

 

 

Anna Karecka
Executive coach and mentor in the field of leadership, career development and team effectiveness. A business practitioner with 25 years of managerial experience in the Coca-Cola system as HR Director and Development and Coaching Director. MBA lecturer at the Polish-American Management Center PAM Center. He works for international corporations and Polish business . She has extensive experience and knowledge in a wide range of HR as well as building and implementing employee development strategies, team management, talent and organization development, and sales competences. She has created and implemented many development programs and projects. She is an ICF (International Coach Federation) certified coach at the MCC (Master) level and a team coach certified by TCI (Team Coachingng Institute). More…

 

Topic of the lecture: “HR in emotions”
Anna Karecka will talk about the need for greater awareness of oneself – one’s emotional reactions, as well as attention to others, their emotional sensitivity and needs. During the meeting, she will not present ready-made recipes for dealing with emotions. Instead, it will present a practical model that will allow HR to develop a psychological safety strategy holistically and pragmatically.

 

Remark!
There will be a voucher for a self-diagnosis test with individual feedback to be drawn.

 

 

Dagmara Nowicka
ACC ICF coach, HR manager, court mediator, business and personal development trainer. Licensed DISC D3 Consultant. Director of the ICF Poland Branch Mazovia. She comprehensively implements projects in the area of Humar Resources, from HR administration, HR and payroll administration, to human resources management, supporting managers and shareholders of companies in making strategic decisions in the organization. Coach and co-creator of the Coaching Academy project at the EY Academy of Business: an intensive and practical course of coaching skills in accordance with the ethical and competence standards of the International Coaching Federation. More…

 

The topic of the lecture: “Coaching – a tool for everyday work and a path of HR development”.
Dagmara Nowicka will talk about what skills are developed during coaching and how to verify the competence and validity of a coach certificate. He will reveal the pros and cons on the way to obtaining accreditation in the ICF and what coaching skills we already use in the daily work of an HR specialist. He will also reveal how to skillfully develop them.

 

 

20 February | 11:00 | Jupiter room at O4 Coworking
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