Dear reader. I am pleased to announce that Operation CAESAR is in full swing and is achieving what later historians are likely to call - the first milestones of the program.

Colleagues involved in the project across our company, began their studies in areas familiar to them, but also completely new. Their goal is to prepare a common knowledge base, necessary to master the new technologies that are waiting at the door. Fourteen daredevils will complete this process with an official certificate.

Our “Sandbox"

At the same time, work is underway to build our "sandbox". The FPT's "basicist" team tirelessly stores the bricks of the operating system, databases, applications, and security solutions, which it combines with the necessary amount of networking, to build a place where we can all test and consolidate our newfound knowledge.

Customer Simulation

Operation Caesar command decided on the objectives of the first mission. About building a company providing retail services to its customers and customizing all related processes. They have also defined the generally applicable rules for 'Global Customizing' and are currently working on an analysis of 'SAP best practices' and the suitability of their application in our geographical and demographic conditions.

Achieving the set goals can also be facilitated by the "SAP activate methodology" whose potential contribution is the subject of an ongoing analysis.

Caesar's team is big. Not everyone has specific assignments on the preparations of the Sandbox system. We have also spent the last few weeks defining training paths. We study intensively. The courses and materials available on the SAP Learning HUB platform are a quality choice. We are proud of colleagues who have signed up for official SAP certifications. They are demanding and time is often a rare commodity. Thank you.

Ability to choose a job based on the future "boss" is great. So we invited our Team Leaders to a virtual cup of coffee and asked them a few questions for you. And the bosses suddenly became people of flesh and blood and helped to complete the idea of our corporate culture.

LUCIA JANEČKA, ERP FI and HCM Services

When I get up for work, I look forward to: Going to work on my bike, my team, two monitors, a board, where we often draw nonsense, from which something meaningful comes at last, to the amazing terrace on the third floor, which provides new views and space for brainstorming and the really nice and helpful security guard lady who always improves my day.

My career path: Maybe too interesting, maybe normal considering our university conditions. In short: from zoology to tourism and then behind the computer. But even after years, I wouldn't have done it differently.

I am responsible for: Making my team and my customer feel good, solving everything in our power so that nothing is left unsaid and without attention. The focus of our team is finance and human capital management, there is also the topic of IS-U and ABAP or Fiori.

The most amazing part of my job is: Flexibility and non-monotonousness. Of course, I can't forget the amazing people I have on the team.

The biggest challenge I faced: Was to conceive the IT world and get an IT background, ideally right after coming from a non-IT environment. It's been almost 5 years ago, but I'm still learning. And I will for a long time.

The most memorable moment in my career: When I managed to convince those who were already leaving to stay, and now they are much further than they were and are dragging others there as well. It certainly includes all hackathons, team-buildings and internal events. I am very grateful for that.

I expect from people: Maximum open communication, sincerity and trust.

When leading people I consider important: Transparency in every aspect of my work and relationship management tailored to specific colleagues.

When I’m not working: I spend time with my family. Often also watching series and movies, as it is a great form of relaxation for me. I read everything possible and I get creative in my mini-workshop. What I need to learn is to not look at emails after half past nine in the evening and have regular physical activity and it will be just ideal.

On Wednesday 29 January 2020, we have defended our title from 2018 and acquired the 2nd place in the IT and Telecommunication category again in the Old Market Hall in Bratislava during the announcement of winners of the Most Attractive Employer 2019 voting.

„We are very proud to have defended the 2nd place in our category in the Best Employer voting for the second time now. This outstanding result reflects our effort spent in the last season – investing in people in our company. We are looking forward to the future and further journey in this direction, thanks to which our team as well as the whole company is prospering,” said Mr. Olaf Baumann, the managing director of Fpt Slovakia.

This voting is being organized by the Profesia company for the 8th year now. In 2019, 189 firms have been nominated in 9 categories and 36,068 record-setting votes have decided on the winner. The goal of the voting is to demonstrate a real look of the employees, applicants and broad public of how they see the company as a whole. Their image, benefits, products, working environment, brand power, team, people.