Diversity and Inclusion: our areas of focus
As the leader in Quality of Life services, Sodexo views diversity and inclusion as key development priorities. Through partnerships, awareness and development initiatives such as mentoring and employee networks, we foster a culture that embraces differences and celebrates unique talents. By making us stronger, more innovative and closer to our consumers, diversity becomes a driver of competitiveness and economic performance.
WORKING TOWARDS EQUALITY
Women represent 54% of Sodexo’s workforce. Convinced of the need to promote their advancement, nurture talent and, more generally, foster diversity, Sodexo has long given high priority to gender equality.
The Group undertakes many ambitious initiatives to further this goal, including training, mentoring, creating women’s networks and raising awareness about diversity-related issues.
Women in Sodexo represent
- 38% of the Board
- 25% of the Global Executive Committee
- 23% of the Top 300 Executives
- 42% of Middle Managers
- 54% Total Workforce
(source Sodexo, fiscal 2012)
Increasing women representation
Michel Landel has committed that Sodexo will reach 25% of women in our Top 300 population by 2015.
Sodexo launched its Sodexo Women’s International Forum for Talent (SWIFt) in 2009. Comprising 25 senior managers from 14 different nationalities and all areas of the organization, its objective is to improve gender balance throughout the entire Group.
International Women's Day: women share personal accounts about Quality of life
Each year on March 8, Sodexo celebrates International Women's Day. This day provides the opportunity to highlight the past, current and future achievements of women at Sodexo.
In 2013, 11 women from seven different countries share their views on Quality of Life in their environment. Combining professional engagement and personal beliefs, these accounts focus on an issue that is essential to societal progress.
