SPC is constantly striving to innovate corporate culture with the belief that a happy corporate culture is the driving force of corporate growth. In celebration of the family month in May, various activities were held, including the Children’s Cake Class with SPC employees and their children, SPC Group Cup in which SPC company-wide clubs participate, and SNL Knowledge Live with professor and architect Hyun-joon Yoo. Let’s check out the happenings from the event where the sounds of bright laughter echoed all over the place.
“I was proud to show my company to my son and daughter”
Children’s Cake Class with SPC employees and their children
On May 20th, at the SPC Future Creation Center located in Shindaebang, a Children’s Cake Class was held with SPC employees and their children. This event, which was inspired by the nature of the food and beverage company, was held as part of the SPC corporate culture innovation campaign. Among the executives and staff members, who expressed their desire to participate by submitting a family introduction letter in advance, 41 outstanding entries were selected and provided an opportunity to participate.
A quiz event where the pure passion of children stood out
Prior to the start of the Children’s Cake Class, an ice-breaking session was held in which all the participants gathered in the lecture hall of the College of Food Science on the 4th floor to solve various quizzes and get to know each other. Despite the fact that receiving help from parents was against the rules, the children surprised adults by guessing the year of SPC’s founding and even the hidden meaning behind the logo. Participants who answered the quiz correctly were presented with a surprise gift, giving them unforgettable memories.
Instructor Gyu-cheol Choi and Jeong-hyun Lim from SPC Culinary Academy giving lectures on how to make cakes
After the quiz event, the participants moved to the assigned lecture hall for the class. Children’s Cake Class was hosted by Instructor Gyu-Cheol Choi and Instructor Jung-Hyeon Lim from SPC Culinary Academy. From basic piping bag usage to cake icing, and decoration methods, the class was conducted with easy and informative content tailored to match children’s level of understanding.
The only cake in the world made by children who participated in the Children’s Cake Class
Even the playful children took on the complicated icing process with sincerity. They were careful when choosing the toppings to decorate the cake. The children already looked like pâtissiers making their cakes while imagining the cakes of their choice. The cakes with extraordinary visuals that reflected the children’s innocence made the viewers smile.
We met Manager Jaesik Kwon of the SPC GFS Labor Team who participated in the Children’s Cake Class and heard his impressions.
Manager Jaesik Kwon and with his child who participated in the Children’s Cake Class
Q. Please introduce yourself.
Hello, I am Jaesik Kwon, Manager at SPC GFS Labor Team.
Q. What motivated you to participate in the cake class?
I applied after hearing the news that the company was holding a family invitation event post Covid. I think experiential activities are of even greater importance when kids are still young. I usually participate in programs with my child, where we can see and touch things with our hands, such as an insect museum or cooking experience, so I applied as soon as I heard that the company was conducting a cake class.
Q. What did you look forward to the most while participating in the cake class?
I was excited to be able to show my family where I work. I thought it would be a good opportunity to let my kids know what I do in the company, by making a cake that was otherwise only bought for eating. Seeing the kids excited about making cakes since yesterday made me look forward to it as well.
Q. What part did your child enjoy the most while making the cake??
My child enjoyed putting fruit and chocolate toppings on the whipped cream sheet the most. To a child, the white whipped cream looks like paper, so it seemed like it was a lot of fun to decorate it colorfully. A variety of fruits was also prepared, so it was great that my child could taste each one and choose the ingredients.
Q. What was the most memorable moment of today’s event?
The time given was ample, so my family completed 3 cakes. I remember the moment when my child offered to share the cake he had made with his friends. It was nice to know that he knew how to share with his friends.
Q. Besides the cake class, what experiences or activities would you like to experience with your child at SPC?
It would be nice to experience bread, cookies, and ice cream making, which are not complicated processes. I think it will be a good experience for children as they can see and touch the ingredients themselves and tactile play together.
In addition, executives and employees who participated in the Children’s Cake Class expressed their feelings, saying, “It boosted my loyalty to the company” and “I am happy to be able to present good memories to my children.” SPC is planning a number of activities for employees and their families to do together in the second half of the year. Please keep an eye on SPC as it strives to create a family-friendly corporate culture.
SPC Has Grown Stronger through SPC Group Cup
SPC Group Cup ended with the victory of SPC GFS (GFC)
The People & Culture Team in charge of SPC’s corporate culture activities held SPC Group Cup for the first time this year. The SPC Group Cup was conducted with the purpose of promoting friendship and communication among company-wide clubs. A total of 4 teams participated in this combined match: Paris Croissant (Paris Saengji-mang & FCPB), SPC Samlip (Jeon-nyeon-bi FC), Secta9ine (Soccer Nine), and SPC GFS (GFC). In the first game played on April 25th, Paris Croissant defeated SPC Samlip by 2-0 and confirmed their advance to the final. Then, SPC GFS won against Secta9ine and played Paris Croissant in the final. In the last game held at Banpo Sports Complex on May 25th, SPC GFS won by 1-0, and the fierce SPC Group Cup came to an end.
Members of SPC Group club who participated in this cup
As soon as the SPC Group Cup started, an event to predict the winning team was planned, so that all executives and employees could participate in corporate cultural activities. Employees competed fairly with the colleagues they worked with, forming strong ties inside and outside the company. One participant said, “Due to COVID, I haven’t had a chance to do sports with my colleagues and have fun together, but I made happy memories by participating in this competition.” “I think it is a healthy corporate culture that the game was played during work hours and did not affect my personal life. My team manager also told me to enjoy the event and be safe”. Employees who became one through sports expressed their will to actively participate in creating a more active and positive corporate culture.
SNL Knowledge Live with Professor Hyeon-jun Yoo
Professor and architect, Hyun-jun Yoo, the first speaker at the SNL Knowledge Live
On May 15, Hongik University’s College of Architecture and Urban Design’s Professor Hyeon-jun Yoo was invited to host the SNL Knowledge Live (SPC Knowledge Live) to expand employees’ insights and develop humanistic knowledge. Professor Hyun-joon Yoo is famous for writing a number of architecture-related books, such as “The Future of Space” and “What City Lives By”, and is also well known as a humanistic architect who looks at the world through architecture.
In SNL Knowledge Live Show, Professor Hyun-joon Yoo explained the meaning of space to mankind under the theme of his book “The Future of Space”. This special lecture was also a time to look at the evolution of spaces from the past to the present and think about what kind of spaces you want to live in, in the future. Employees who participated in the lecture said, “We learned that humans are unconsciously influenced by the shape of a space, and we want to apply what we learned today in real life. It was a good time to think about the space of the future, beyond the past and present.”
So far, we brought you news on SPC’s activities on its progress toward a happy company. SPC will continue to support various activities so that employees can do their best not only at work but also at home. Please join us on our journey to a happier SPC!
