Ideaport Riga

September 1st looks different for everyone 🍂

For some, it’s a brand-new backpack and the first day of school 🎒
For others, it’s a new job, a new project, a new challenge - or simply the decision to try something differently.
Because learning doesn’t only happen in classrooms. And growing doesn’t have just one path.
Every new beginning brings a chance to learn, explore, make mistakes, try again and become a little better along the way.
So, whatever your September 1st looks like, here’s to new beginnings, curious minds and stories still waiting to be written ✨

Happy September 1st - and 💛

Meet the person everyone swears they don't need... right until something breaks 👀
Developers love to think they're independent... until the Wi-Fi drops, permission disappears, or production starts acting creative. That's when the SysAdmin suddenly becomes everyone's favourite person 😄
Behind every "it suddenly works again" moment is someone quietly saving the day (and everyone's deadlines). Making complex problems look easy, our newest System Administrator is proof that IT miracles do happen.
Get to know the human behind the admin rights 💻⚡

💻If your life had a "Ctrl + Alt + Delete" button, what would you use it for first?
"Deleted all bad-habit processes, especially laziness."

🚨What's the most dramatic IT emergency you've ever rescued someone from?
"Remotely helped a user in a village deep in India who'd lost his laptop- restored his work environment in record time to close a sale, on hardware that should've been in a museum, not a workflow."

⚠️ If you were a computer error message, what would you say?
"404 - Task's common sense not found."

💡What’s the most common IT problem that secretly has a very simple solution?
"User panic: faced with anything unusual, pressing 'OK' without an admin present becomes a life-or-death decision."

🫶In three words, how would you describe your experience at IDEAPORT RIGA so far?
"Energetic, engaging, collaborative."

❤️ At Ideaport Riga, appreciation comes in many forms:

🎓 Celebrating certifications
🤝 Thanking teammates for their support
💡 Recognizing initiative
🎉 Welcoming new colleagues
❤️ Simply making someone's day a little brighter

That's why we use Bonusly - to celebrate achievements, recognize everyday efforts, and show appreciation in real time.

Because every contribution matters, and every "thank you" helps build the kind of workplace we're proud to be part of.

Here's a small glimpse into our Bonusly feed 👇

☀️ Midsummer Mode: ON

Time to recharge, celebrate and connect.

Wishing everyone a joyful Midsummer filled with sunshine, good vibes and some well-deserved time to rest 🌿✨

Meet Jeļena 👋
Yes, we have roles beyond IT too 😉

Our Chief Financial Officer and one of the newest faces at Ideaport Riga.
Having lived and worked across several countries, Jeļena brings a truly global perspective and plenty of experience to the IPR team 🌍

We asked her a few quick questions about life at IPR 👇

How would you explain your job to someone who's never worked in finance?
"I'm part detective, part organizer, and part problem-solver. I track where the money comes from, where it goes, and make sure everything adds up in the end, so the team can focus on bigger goals." 🕵️‍♀️

What do you enjoy most about being part of the IPR team?
"The people, without a doubt. I get to work with talented, supportive, and creative colleagues who are always ready to share ideas and help each other out. It makes even the busiest days enjoyable and keeps things interesting." 🤝

If you could describe IPR in 3 words?
"Innovative. Collaborative. Inspiring." ✨
When she's not working with budgets and forecasts, you'll likely find Jeļena exploring galleries, museums, and theatres 🎨🎭

We're happy to have you on board, Jeļena! 🚀

What makes a workplace feel like home? ❤️

For us, it's the people.

When we asked our team what they love most about working at Ideaport Riga, their answers all pointed to the same thing: trust, genuine connections, and a culture where people feel supported and empowered to grow.

That's what makes this place special.

Meet our beach volleyball team 🏐
While all of Latvia has been cheering for our national hockey team during the World Championship, Team IPR has been bringing the same energy and team spirit to the sand courts.
What started as an initiative by our Business Development Professional Renate has now become a regular after-work tradition for colleagues who enjoy staying active, competing, and spending time together outside the office ☀️
And with our Active Spring Challenge happening right now, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate the people who keep this energy going week after week.
At Ideaport Riga, we’re always happy to support initiatives that bring the team together. From cheering for Team Latvia on the ice to cheering each other on after work - team spirit is part of our game 😄
We may not be heading to the Beach Volleyball World Championships just yet… but we’re definitely training like it.

🏃‍♂️ The Rimi Riga Marathon gave our Active Spring Challenge a whole new level of energy. Turns out we’re a pretty competitive running community too 😄
Over the past weeks, we’ve all been tracking steps, checking leader boards, and trying to bring a little more movement into our everyday routines. But marathon weekend made one thing especially obvious - some of our randomly assigned teams got very lucky 👀
While some teams ended up with actual marathon runners, others are still relying on teammates whose main cardio is walking to the coffee machine ☕😂
But jokes aside - huge hats off and respect to all our colleagues who took part in the Rimi Riga Marathon👏
From 6 km runs to full marathons, the dedication, discipline, and energy are seriously inspiring 💚
And honestly, that’s what makes the Active Spring Challenge so fun - seeing everyone motivate each other, move more, and fully embrace spring in active mode 🌱