In 2009, we wrote a story about top IT companies to work for here in the Philippines. It’s one of the most highly engaged stories we’ve had with over a thousand comments. We wanted to update the same story but thought of involving our readers this time.
So we’re asking you to send in your nominations for our top 10 IT companies to work this 2012.
We’re partly inspired by Fortune’s annual list of best companies to work for.
We’ve already done our own research but wanted to expand the list first before publishing the story.
Our criteria revolves around the following factors:
â— Compensation – the higher the pay, the better right?
â— Perks and incentives – some companies offer additional monthly bonuses, free meals, transpo, day care for kids, scholarships, gym memberships, etc.
â— Flexibility – flexible office hours and work-from-home options
â— Employee Enhancement Programs – schooling, trainings, certifications, MBAs, etc.
â— Office environment – facilities, structural design, work spaces, workplace technology, etc.
We’ve pre-identified a few companies that are likely candidates and will be including them into the nominations.
International companies like Microsoft Philippines, HP Philippines, Intel Philippines, Oracle, Yahoo!, IBM Philippines, Emerson are on the shortlist. So are dev and consulting companies like ACS, Novare, Accenture, Logica.
There are a few more on our shortlist but we’ll let you send in your nominations and comments.
Go hit the comments and help us write this story!
Are you only considering companies based in Manila?
I work for an IT company in Pampanga called TwistResources and I believe it’s one of the best companies here, if not THE best.
We have a great work environment plus bosses who are cool, innovative and down-to-earth. Our compensation package is at par with Manila rates. Below are some of our benefits:
* company trip once a year (local or abroad)
* free buffet lunch (yes, Mondays to Fridays!)
* pantry supplies (coffee, juice, biscuits, etc.)
* HMO
* yearly increase
We send employees out for external training as needed but we have a lot of talented, senior people that we can conduct our trainings in-house. No need to apply for promotions either. As long as you work hard and work well, the company will recognize your efforts.
Management also allows people to work from home. Our office hours are semi-flexi as well.
Need I say more?
Are you just looking for Manila IT companies?
I work for a Software Development company in Pampanga called TwistResources and I think it’s one of the best companies here, if not THE best.
We have a great work environment, the bosses are talented, innovative, cool and down-to-earth and compensation is at par with Manila rates. Aside from this, we get free lunch everyday, unlimited pantry supplies, free dinner in case of OT work, company trip once a year (local or abroad) plus the usual medical insurance and VL/SL credits.
External training can be done as needed but we have so many talented senior people that we can virtually learn everything in-house.
We also have semi-flexi office hours plusmanagement also allows employees to work from home from time to time.
Need I say more? :)
I worked with Deltek Systems (Philippines), Ltd. for 5 years. Back then the benefits are already good and the salary is above the industry average. I heard that the benefits and salary are better now. :) I left because I need to attend to our family business.
You can check out the curent job openings @ Jobstreet.
I worked with Deltek Systems (Philippines), Ltd. for 5 years. Back then the benefits are already good and the salary is above the industry average. I left because I need to attend to our family business.
You can check out the curent job openings @ Jobstreet.
Yahoo and Microsoft maybe, not certain..
Pointwest Technologies Corporation
:)
I nominate Trend Micro Philippines (TrendLabs). The compensation may not be that high as other local IT companies offer but for fresh grads, it’s good enough.
When it comes to career growth, the company offer several programs that help and guide employees to track their career movements.
In terms of incentives and performance bonus, the company is generous enough to give the appropriate amount to deserving employees.
Lastly, the company is very serious in handling their employees. They offer certificate programs , trainings and even shoulder licensure exams to those deserving employees. The company has a heart as well to social service works such as participating in GK builds and other similar activities.
Hi fjordz. Are you working at trend micro? I want to apply at trend micro. i’m an ECE fresh grad. I hear that there is a good career growth in this company. Can you refer me?. you can email me at juanpaulo_****@****.*** thanks =D
Some companies like IBM and Accenture would offer lower base pay but would brag about benefits and stuff when they come out with offers to lure prospective employees, but here’s the catch, You as an employee is on the raw end of the deal when you accept a lower base pay with more benefits. Yes, your tax may be a bit lower because you have a lower base pay, but then, you stand to lose in the long run.
The first thing that would suffer is your market value, when you move over to another company. they would ask you how much your salary is. then they would most probably just add around 10k to your current salary, when they present their Job offer to you. You will miss out on your goal of reaching a certain salary grade by the time that you reach a certain age.
Two, those so-called benefits aren’t guaranteed most of the time & can be written-off by your employers quite easily, especially those allowances, if they are suffering in terms of revenue. Remember the financial crisis some time in 2009? :)
Anyway,
I got a chance to chat with someone from Safeway, he’s been interviewed for a remote desktop admin post at Fujitsu, why am I there? because I was interviewed as well, but for a different IT position.. LOL
Anyway, the guy said that the pay in Safeway is “ok”, but the work is toxic!
there’s only a few of them in their team and there’s always a deluge of problem tickets everyday. and their boss doesn’t seem to want to add more people to lighten their load. (sinusulit)
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@Sir Yuga,
Aside from those criteria that you mentioned, maybe you might wanna include “Work Toxicity” to rank the companies.
As there really are companies who makes their employees work for every centavo they are paid for, even if the base pay isn’t really something to brag about(sinusulit).
Every employer should realize that there should be work-life-balance, in some companies, there’s only work-work balance.
What I mean is, in some companies, they make it hard for their employees to take a leave from work. They reason out that the others left at the office would have to work double-time when someone takes a leave… and that shouldn’t be the case.
Companies that I know of who are like that, are those BPOs (read: call centers who hires people not to take in calls, but to work for IT outsourcing jobs)
“Work Toxicity†sir d ata pwede yan , pag na badmouth yun company baka gulo yan .
I agree with ICE. I think it would not be good to consider “work toxicity” kasi di sya pedeng i-evaluate and then i-generalize sa isang company. Like for IT outsourcing companies (e.g. IBM, Accenture, HP) may account or project na toxic ang work meron naman sakto lang depending on the client. With this, it is expected to have different feedback from employees who are part of the same company but different account or project. Work toxicity is not comparable to compensation and benefits which are standard for each company.
Hi deltek girl,
Is it too much to ask if you can refer me to an IT position on deltek?
if there’s a position with a fixed mon-fri schedule in deltek, i would obliged to apply.
would that be ok? tell me where can I send my CV, thanks!
I work with Emerson and I should say it’s one of the best multinational companies around. Sobrang hirap makapasok if you are into IT. In my experience, I had a total of 8 screenings. They invest on their employees by sending them to trainings, ikaw na mismo ang aayaw minsan sa sobrang gusto nilang ipadala ka for training. Pay, very good. Benefits, good but not much for the HMO. Lalo na kung Single ka. Environment is ok, family-oriented sila. One not-so-good about the company is that they may be VERY stable, pero they observe cost-cutting once in a while (which is normal for other US-based corps.)
and di tinitipid ang mga events and employees.
they help yung mga employees na affected ng mga calamities (not just loans). Yung mga ginagamit na tools sa work hindi rin tinitipid. they always send their employees to trainings, not only technical pati softskills improvement din.
Volenday, Inc.
150k for Mid-Sr Level Java Developers.
*HMO
*Pizza Fridays
*Flexible schedule
*Monthly Teambuilding activities like movies
etc
Do you have opening for QA position? thanks!
do you have an entry level position opening for Java developers?
Deltek Systems Philippines – The only company from the Philippines that is awarded as Best Employer Brand for 2012.
http://www.employerbrandingawards.com/images/ABEB%20Report.pdf
Hi tirador,
I just sent you an e-mail that includes my updated CV. I believe you have a thread on pinoyexchange regarding job openings on deltek. I was hoping you can refer me.
Thank you.
Hi!
How about Japanese IT companies like Advanced World Solutions Inc. and J-Sys Philippines?
Any feedback on them, please? :)
I nominate FactSet. It is included in the Fortune 100 companies and has an office here in McKinley. Been working here for 8 months and I must say I have grown a lot technically. People here are also friendly and accommodating. These includes bosses from US, UK, and India. Compensation is very competitive. We can work from home once a week. I just love this company and I think I’m gonna stay here in the long run.
Hi Basti, just let me correct your statement. Factset is not a Fortune 100 company. I believe what you are trying to say is that it is one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”. When you said Fortune 100 companies, they are the top 100 biggest companies in US based on gross revenue. Factset is not even part of Fortune 500. But I have a friend who worked there before and based on her story, I can say that it deserves to be part of that Fortune ranking. I just declined Factset’s offer as I found it not as competitive as my previous job:)
You my consider Safeway Philtech inc or a.k.a Safeway Manila located in RCBC tower Makati and McKinley hill taguig… Stability is one of the asset of the company when global recession is happening and other I.t. companies are laying off their employees Safeway Philtech is hiring more employees that time and expanding… Second is the working environment is well fine and lastly benefits and salar good…
Sir Yuga please include the stability of the company in your criteria… I think it’s more important of all..
You may consider Safeway Philtech inc or a.k.a Safeway Manila… Stability is one of the asset of the company when global recession is happening and other I.t. companies are laying off their employees Safeway Philtech is hiring more employees that time and expanding… Second is the working environment is well fine and lastly benefits and salar good…
Sir Yuga please include the stability of the company in your criteria… I think it’s more important of all..
For people wanting to get into IT-Sales (Hardware or Software), top firms will include Microsoft (highest pay from what I know), HP Philippines (Enterprise Group), Oracle (DB and Hardware) and SAP (ERP Systems, BI Solutions). These companies are the top vendors in the country today. THey are offering top packages (basic, reimbursements and comissions) but take into consideration that this is a numbers game. You have to deliver what is ask from you in a sales perspective. IBM Philippines will give you all the learnings and the connections you need. As for technical learnings, not a reliable person since I do the sales part.
At the end of the day, deliver your number and you get rewarded. Flexitime but often times, you got to work outside of office hours.
Chikka – perfect work and life balance. Chill lang ang environment. Madaming pakulo ang HR (parties, monthly assemblies, contests and tourneys etc). Competitive salary esp for fresh grads. Semi-flex work hours.
Agree, i think accenture doesn’t pay very well too. the Benifits i heard is good but pay is not.
You guys should list the starting wages of these companies. As far as i know Accenture doesn’t pay very well. I think starting is only 20k a month
No idea what the average person there makes.