Bring In Your Parents Day at IDC

I received a message from my brother Jubert, "Hi 'te Joy. May bring in your parents day tomorrow sa office, 2-4pm. If you're free, would love to have you there for me".  Though I'm not feeling so well lately, and I have an event at Nestle, plus Christmas is fast-approaching, I couldn't say no to my brother.

The idea, Bring In Your Parents Day, was spawned when LinkedIn’s researchers discovered that one in three parents do not understand what their child does for a living. LinkedIn seized the opportunity to turn the tide and is now an annual event of LinkedIn. 

I reigned as the bunso for 7 years until Jubert was born. Unlike other kids who are jealous towards their younger siblings, I was so happy when Nonoy came. I remember so many wonderful memories when we were young. Nonoy was and still is a good son and brother. 

Nonoy's baby photo

Nonoy has been with International Data Corporation or IDC for over 12 years now. It is his first job. He was offered jobs by different companies but he stayed loyal with IDC because he love the people he works with. Dahil mapagmahal sa pamilya ang aking kapatid, "parang pamilya lang sa IDC", ika nya. 

Jubert is the Head of Operations in IDC Philippines. He manages the Philippine ICT Market Report Series- as well as syndicated research, which IDC calls Continuous Intelligence Service (CIS), covering various hot topics in the Philippine ICT industry. He authors reports on topics that cover overall IT spending, SME buying behavior, vertical and horizontal industries, channels management, and IT services. His wide range of exposure and market knowledge enables him to work on regional initiatives on IT services, channels and partnering, consumer devices and services, economy, online gaming, and government programs. My brother has been awarded "IDC Asia/Pacific Country Research Quality and Timeliness Award" and "IDC Philippines' Best Employee Growth" award.

We played charade (syempre nanalo team namin!)

Bring In Your Parents has its  benefits for both parents/siblings and the employees. It makes you understand and be proud of your son/brother/sister/wife/husband more.

 

 

Baby photos of IDC employees

 

Alon's mom on video call.

Snack followed after the short program

 Jubert reigned as bunso for 5 years until Liezl was born. The baby is Yuri, Liz youngest of two kids.

About IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,100 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

IDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, events and research company. IDG’s media brands – including CIO®, CSO®, Computerworld®, GamePro®, InfoWorld®, Macworld®, Network World®, PCWorld® and TechWorld® – reach an audience of more than 280 million technology buyers in 97 countries. IDG’s network features 460 websites and 200 print titles spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment, and video games worldwide. The IDG TechNetwork represents hundreds of independent web sites in an ad network complementary to IDG’s media brands. IDG® is also a leading producer of more than 700 technology-related events, including Macworld | iWorld, E3 Expo®, DEMO®, SNW™, and IDC Directions®. IDG’s marketing services include lead generation with IDG Connect®, custom publishing, social web marketing with IDG Amplify® ads and IDG Social Scout™ analysis and program development, and IDG Market Fusion™ research and content optimization.