From travelling opportunities to LAN sessions during office hours, what more can you ask for?
If you have just graduated and are looking for employment, this guide can help you decide which companies you should consider working at.
These companies were selected at the Tech3 Forum, that is organised by the Singapore Computer Society (SCS).
The society is an infocomm and digital media professionals network that has over 31,000 members.
Five key criteria for the judgement include inspiring people culture, spirit of innovation, financial sustainability, human resource policy and people management.
Let’s dive in!
1.Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that provides a range of strategy, consulting, digital, technology as well as operations services and solutions.
It is the recipient of multiple awards and won recognition for being a great employer, as well as developer of its employees.
As Accenture’s staff are mobile, working from home is a frequent occurrence. Accenture has designed its office space to make their employees feel like it is an extension of their home.
2. Carousell
From a small team of 3 to more than 100 staff internationally, Carousell has firmly nestled a place as a mobile classified marketplace.
Despite the competitive start-up scene, Carousell was able to emerge as the overall winner for the start-up category while maintaining its rapidly expanding business.
Carousell also names their meeting rooms after stories that they hold dearly to them. Some of these include the first items that were sold in Carousell – a Macbook, Kindle and an iPad as well as the first few locations of its overseas offices such as Wan Chai in Hong Kong.
Other quirky ones include community stories such as the Snorlax, whereby a man accidentally carted out three live sized Snorlax after mistakenly thinking that they were small plushies.
3. EON Reality
If you have a keen interest in Virtual and Augmented Reality, you’ll be pleased to know that EON Reality does exactly that.
This American based company specialises in AR/VR solutions.
Be surrounded by fellow colleagues who are as energetic and passionate as you are! Aside from that, working doesn’t even really feel like it at EON. You get to be in the loop about the latest cutting edge technology in the world.
4. IBM
A globally integrated technology and consulting company, IBM operates in more than 170 countries.
IBM constantly seeks new ways of collaboration and communication between their employees, as well as ways to increase flexibility in where and how they wish to work such as dressing casually at work, working all around the world or in an environment of your choice. Despite being over a 100 years-old, IBM has remained relevant to the needs of its employees.
5. Razer
Ever thought about gaming while you’re stuck at work? Well, if you’re working for Razer you can feel free to do so during office hours.
After office hours you can take part in Defence Of The Ancients (DOTA) game nights in the LAN gaming area that dominates the centre of the recreational area of Razer.
Rising costs of living will leave you unfazed as lunch is catered every day.
Come dressed in t-shirt and jeans, because according to Mr Tan Min-Liang, the chief executive of Razer, he “wouldn’t care” if an employee were to “come to the office naked one day”.
In 2015, all employees were given a free Razer Blade which is the company’s flagship high-end gaming laptop for their own personal use.
Tempted yet?
6. Red Hat
Red Hat is a leading provider of open source solutions that use a community-powered approach to provide reliable and high-performing software products for companies.
The company believes that their work should centre around four core values: courage and freedom that is balanced by commitment and accountability.
Red Hat offers health and wellness programmes that vary across locations but they include some such as running programmes, on-site visits from nutritionists and massage therapists, just to name a few.
An indoor office race? You’re on.
7. ST Electronics Info-Comm Systems
This Singaporean Infocomm tech solutions company is a distinguished company that has received numerous awards.
There are chances to go on courses that are paid for by the company, and it is a nurturing environment to learn and grow.
8. Tableau – US-based data visualisation software provider
Tableau allows everyone and anyone to be able to understand and use data at their fingertips.
The office space in Singapore follows the design of the original Seattle headquarters. Everything in the office, from the desks to the brimming pantry is the same as that of the headquarters.
Workstations are adjustable so you can transform it into a standing desk or whatever else that suits your needs.
Aside from the working environment, Tableu has a nurturing corporate culture. You can take short term transfers to other countries while being reimbursed for accommodations and also make up forthe difference in the cost of living.
9. Tinkerbox
Tinkerbox provides entrepreneurs with a platform to build their web products and seek to eventually fill in their development team.
Tinkerbox regularly holds interesting activities for its staff and even had an Indomee lunch party very recently!
They have video games and board games for you to play with if you’re at work and feeling the itch to do something fun.
10. Titansoft
Titansoft prides itself in being committed to providing a fair, healthy, secure and continuous learning environment for its employees.
Titansoft has the complete A-Z of how the company’s culture is like, and here are some that might make you want to jump on board right away.
B for Beer. The company’s fridge is stocked with beer… who said you can’t drink on the job?
W for Wildness. The staff over at Titansoft claim that they can really go wild when they are done with work, and they fully unleash their playful side at their annual D&D!
Who would say no to a company retreat in Perth?
The Tech3 forum is supported by IMDA, WSG and e2i as well.
Do also note that only tech companies with Singapore offices are eligible.
