Ingram Micro, a worldwide technology and supply chain firm, recently marked its 13th anniversary in the Philippines with its first hybrid event, 13est Workplace Ever 13th Anniversary Celebration, hosted at the Hilton Manila Grand Ballroom. The event celebrated more than a decade of Filipino brilliance and continuous dedication to assisting businesses in “Realizing the Promise of Technology.” It was also the third year in a row that Great Place to Work named it one of the Best Workplaces in the Philippines.
“This year’s anniversary celebration was extra special as it was the first time we were able to celebrate with our employees in a hybrid setting since the start of the pandemic,” shared Eric de Pedro, vice president, Global Business Services and Philippines Country Leader. “It was amazing to see the joy and energy of our employees being together in the same room and bonding in a way that is totally different from just celebrating with teammates across the laptop screen. All of us were affected by the pandemic in many ways, and as we slowly shift to Better Normal, we want to treat our employees to experiences we know they will appreciate.”
The month-long variety show-themed festival began in May and concluded with the hybrid anniversary celebration in June. Employees were treated to performances by Unique Salonga and OPM veteran Bamboo Maalac during the event, which was hosted by Robi Domingo. Ingram Micro Philippines also developed a campaign called Greatness Anywhere to demonstrate its dedication to being a Great Place to Work in the midst of the workplace revolution caused by the impact of COVID-19.
“As we embrace a Better Normal mindset, our evolving workplace is defined by balancing safety, flexibility, purpose, and collaboration,” Eric quipped. “Through meaningful actions, instead of just day to day transactions, we are able to foster trust and genuine care that goes beyond the screen. We look forward to creating more new shared experiences, in the office and at home.”
With sales in 200 countries across six continents, Ingram Micro has the ability to service 90% of the worldwide population as a global leader in technology and cloud solutions and the business that helps power the world’s top technology companies. The momentum continues as Ingram Micro increases its efforts on business transformation and digitalization, with the Manila plant playing a critical part in the company’s unstoppable expansion.
Furthermore, in early July, the Manila center hosted a four-day Career Carnival recruitment event at The Peninsula Hotel in Makati City. The themed recruitment exhibition attracted over 1,000 applicants from the Greater Manila area and adjacent provinces.
“Filipinos continue to be of great demand globally, and the success of our recent recruitment event serves as proof of Ingram Micro’s commitment to developing and promoting the Filipino talent,” said Sam White, director for HR. “It’s been 13 years since we launched our Shared Service center here in Manila, and despite the changing landscapes because of the pandemic, there are many opportunities for growth on the horizon. The post pandemic world ushers a new era, and we are more than excited to take this journey with our employees and shape the future with them.”
