| Written in the wall of the conference room is | | | | for the entire Rubico team. Surya continued to tell his |
| Rubico's Vision: | | | | story: |
| "...It's a great place to work with great people to | | | | "When I joined Rubico there were only six other |
| work with..." | | | | people working here and all of us were in one small |
| Rubico is a STPI certified company that offers web | | | | room. (Now after five years in Haridwar there are |
| development services to primarily foreign clients | | | | approximately 30 IT professionals on staff occupying |
| abroad. We offer some of the best IT jobs in | | | | two floors.) I could see that the company would |
| Uttarakhand and offer the most sought after IT jobs | | | | grow and the Director was confident that it would. |
| in Haridwar. Our mission to be the best IT company | | | | This is a good company. It is a good place to work. I |
| in Uttarakhand is fast being realized. | | | | have learned a lot of things." |
| Frankly speaking, I like going to the office each day. | | | | He especially values that Rubico believes in integrity. |
| My friends are there. The work is challenging and | | | | Surya feels that other companies care only about |
| enjoyable. But why take my word for it? | | | | money but Rubico cares about its employees and |
| I know of several others who would wholeheartedly | | | | delivering quality service. He adds that the benefits |
| agree that Rubico is indeed a great place to work. In | | | | are also nice, like Saturday and Sunday holidays plus |
| the past, several employees were offered jobs with | | | | company assisted insurance plans. |
| other IT companies in larger cities. They accepted | | | | "Are you planning to stay with Rubico?" I ask. "Of |
| the offers and moved to the big city with high | | | | course," Surya replies. "I help the company and the |
| expectations. After a short time however, they | | | | company helps me." |
| returned to Rubico. Why? | | | | Smita has a similar story. She also came to Rubico |
| First, I asked one person why he returned to Rubico. | | | | with IT experience but none directly in web |
| He admits that he missed his family in Haridwar but | | | | development. When Smita looked for an IT job in |
| also missed the working environment in the Rubico | | | | Haridwar, one of her main criteria was flexible hours |
| office. "The atmosphere is more professional and the | | | | in order to accommodate her young baby at home. |
| managers are 'macro minded'." He continued to | | | | Rubico offered her this flexibility. As an IT |
| explain that management allows more freedom to | | | | outsourcing company it allowed easier communication |
| work according to his skills and strengths. | | | | with foreign clients from other time zones. Smita, |
| Another person who rejoined agrees. He returned to | | | | after three years of hard work, is now a Projects |
| Rubico for similar reasons - the people and the | | | | Consultant who offers advice and direction to the |
| environment. Rubico makes it clear what are the job | | | | entire team. |
| expectations. He feels that his colleagues are both | | | | Smita describes her first impression of Rubico: "When |
| helpful and good natured, especially management. As | | | | I came for the interview there were only a few |
| well, there are more opportunities to learn new things | | | | people here and many things were still under |
| and grow in experience. | | | | construction. In fact, they were still painting the wall!" |
| Perhaps the most convincing argument comes from | | | | "What do you think of Rubico now?" I ask. |
| Surya. After only three years he has moved from his | | | | "Fantastic. Fabulous!" Smita enthusiastically responds. |
| starting position as a Web Developer to his current | | | | "I'm really enjoying working for this company. I enjoy |
| role of Technology Manager. Surya recalls that during | | | | my days working inside the office and now even |
| his first year as a Web Developer someone from | | | | working remotely, I still feel close to everyone. All of |
| America came to train him in network administration. | | | | my colleagues are supportive. People respect my |
| Others continued to invest in his training and | | | | advice are very willing to cooperate in a team |
| sometime later he moved into the position of | | | | environment." |
| Technology Manager where he became responsible | | | | So, is Rubico a great place to work? Join us and |
| for training others. Now as the Technology Manager | | | | experience it for yourself. |
| he oversees hardware and software troubleshooting | | | | |