Opening Hours:
Bankside ground floor reception team runs from 07:30 to 6:00 after this time a security guard will man the buildings reception. The Building is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Bike Storage
There is space in the basement for a number of bikes, you can access by the rear of the building providing your pass has been given access. Please contact the HR team to gain access.
Showers & Toilets
If you cycled in, or your flatmate was hogging the bathroom, don’t worry, you can use the showers at work. They are found in the basement, and you will need to bring your own towel in and will need to ask for access from the HR Team.
The Restaurant
The building has its
own restaurant Marketplace at Bankside, this is on the 7th floor and is share by both buildings.
The Marketplace offers free breakfast (coffee and tea, toast, porridge, fruit, pastries etc) from 8am to 9am every morning – a good incentive to get in early! The restaurant is cashless you will use your security card to pay for your personal items outside of this time. You can top you card up with money by visiting: https://marketplace.systopiacloud.com. There’s a £10 minimum up load and you can get print outs to show expenditure too.
Kitchens
You can help yourself to tea, coffee, crisps and soft drinks from the kitchens on each floor – mugs, plates and cutlery can be found in the cupboards. Please try to keep the kitchens tidy!
Meeting Rooms
There are many breakout area on the AMV floors that have no booking policy.
There are a number of meeting rooms on the 6th and 9th floor, these can be viewed via your Outlook calendar.
There are also meeting rooms in the Southwark Suites- shared conference centre on the 1st floor these can be booked by an online system Condeco, please contact Building Services on 7777 to request access.
Wi Fi
Follow this link to get to the Wi Fi details for the week. Wi Fi Details
The Bar
In the evening on the 6th floor there is a free bar, stocking a selection of beers, champagne, wine and soft drinks.
Printing
Once you have your computer login details and received security pass you will be able to print. The first time you print you will be sent a code via e-mail. Go to any printer and put your card on the printer it will then ask for the code. Once you have done this your IT account and printer will be linked.
WorkRite Workstation Assessment
You will be sent a workstation questionnaire via WorkRite on your first day, which you will need to complete in the next two weeks.
Timesheets & Expenses
All employees, apart from support functions, will need to complete time sheets using our AX system.
These time sheets are used to check profitability of accounts and to ensure we bill clients correctly. Anyone with incomplete timesheets over 1 week old will be locked out by Paige and will need to complete their timesheets in order to get back in.
The same system is used in order to submit expenses, please see the user guides provided to you today on how to use both systems.
You should receive login details to the AX system within 24hrs but if you have not please contact Paige.
Accounts Payable SSC
The Shared Service Centre (SSC) are a team of people that work for Omnicom Group.
They deliver core financial operations and reporting processing (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Group Reporting) and Finance System related services (User setup, security on AX) for the Omnicom agencies.
There is also an extension of Shared Services department, EXL, and they are based in India. EXL provides the data entry and transactional services of the function operating on GMT time zone.
They have created a useful FAQ document which details their standard processes. It can be accessed here.
The Omnicom People Engagement Network (OPEN) is the umbrella group for all official Omnicom ERGs and D&I activities. It’s important to us that our people encompass diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and so OPEN, and its respective groups, work to foster an inclusive and engaging work environment as well increase networking and business opportunities. Not only is this the right thing to do, but it encourages fresh ideas and thoughts that stimulate creativity and provide outstanding innovation. Click on the link above to learn more about the OPEN.
AMV BBDO Diversity Committee
Diversity and inclusion is integral to our talent strategy. In 2017, we set up a panel of champions who drive DE&I initiatives across the agency. They form relationships with external companies who help us to drive our DE&I programme as well as running numerous events across the year such as panel discussions for International Woman’s Day. The champions are self-appointed so all have a passion for DE&I. The team represent people from a range of different backgrounds and different departments within the agency. If you are interested in joining the committee please contact [email protected].