The Work Index by Flexa

Sodexo

Sodexo is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and employee benefits.

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Description

Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, serving over 100 million consumers daily in 55 countries. Their services encompass a wide range of offerings, from on-site dining and facilities management to employee benefits and personal and home services. Sodexo prioritizes creating a better every day for everyone, working towards a better life for all, reflected in their commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The company emphasizes its ethical principles, placing trust at the heart of its relationships with clients and employees. It promotes responsible sourcing and sustainable practices, focusing on reducing food waste, conserving water resources, and phasing out single-use plastic products. Sodexo's commitment to health and safety is evident in its Zero Harm Mindset strategy, encouraging a culture where safety is a core value.

Flexibility

Sodexo offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment. The company's commitment to work-life balance is evident through its offering of flexible hours and a 39-week working contract paid over 52 weeks for certain roles. This means that employees can enjoy a more balanced schedule and consistent income, even during school closures.

Benefits

Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including unlimited access to an online mental health and well-being platform, an employee assistance program with legal and financial advice, a free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, discounts for employees and their families, financial benefits, a retirement plan, a death-in-service benefit, opportunities for career growth and development, a cycle-to-work scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible and dynamic work environments, competitive compensation, full training, and a full protective uniform.

Mission

Sodexo's mission is to improve the quality of life for their employees and the consumers they serve, while simultaneously contributing to the economic, social and environmental progress of the communities in which they operate. They strive to create a better every day for everyone by providing sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life.

Automation
Data-driven
Environmental impact driven
Healthcare
Improving quality of life/health
Social impact led
Sustainability
Tech for good

Culture

Sodexo promotes a culture of service, teamwork, and progress, emphasizing the importance of improving the quality of life for employees and customers. They value respect and diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Sodexo's commitment to ethical business practices is evident through their Code of Conduct and Speak Up Ethics Line, promoting honesty, integrity, and fairness in all interactions.

Agile and dynamic
Collaborative
Entrepreneurial
People-first
Progressive
Supportive
Transparent

DE&I

Sodexo approaches diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) by prioritizing a culture of respect and fairness for all employees regardless of background, age, gender, beliefs or life choices. They strive to create workplaces where everyone feels welcome and can bring their whole selves to work, with fair treatment and equal access to resources and opportunities. Sodexo actively addresses unconscious bias, promotes gender equality, supports disability inclusion, advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, and values contributions from all generations. They actively pursue DE&I goals through dedicated networks, training programs, and partnerships with organizations that share their commitment to a more inclusive world.

Disability representation
Ethnically diverse
Gender diverse
LGBTQ+ representatiion

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