How Putting People First Leads to Trusted Partnerships

In August, one of our global oil and gas clients awarded our Sodexo Energy & Resources team at their supplier summit for its commitment to safety, hurricane response and process improvements.

The client noted that our commitment to upholding their key beliefs and code of conduct led to our team receiving this recognition. Committing to safety and compliance, caring for others, and working together as one team for the greater good of the company — these are all values that mirror Sodexo’s people-first approach. Indeed, everyday actions have a big impact.  

At a time when all industries are faced with an unprecedented talent shortage and 41% of the global workforce is considering resigning, we need to keep the workforce engaged.  And the oil and gas industry faces added pressures from challenging work environments, especially for those working offshore — being away from home for extended periods takes its toll.  

So how do we keep our workforce engaged?

Putting people first. It sounds simple, but it takes commitment.

At Sodexo, we invest in our people. Where some companies may focus on technologies and systems, we do both. Not only do we invest in the tools to improve our quality offerings, but we most importantly spend a considerable amount of time and resources on our people’s well-being and their opportunities for growth.

The following are just some of our commitments to our team members:

• A wide range of professional and personal opportunities to improve quality of life
• Career development opportunities across all service areas
• Several recognitions and reward programs
• An integrated culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Robust training plans for health and safety, service standards, operating guidelines and tools for their respective jobs, making safety the priority every day

We want our people to feel like they belong in a company that allows them to act with purpose and thrive. As workers, when we feel our opinions are valued, when our relationships with co-workers are positive, when we feel safe, we bring our best self to work every day. And a team of people bringing their best selves to work every day is a stronger team.

It’s our focus on health, safety and wellness. Our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Our focus on training and promotions. These allow our teams to thrive on-site.

Putting employees first while delivering consistent and reliable services leads to trusted partnerships that attract and retain talent. And when our teams thrive, our clients' teams thrive.