Improving Quality of Life is Sodexo’s key commitment. This ambition cannot become a reality without the engagement of the Group’s 427,000 employees worldwide as each of them ensures the quality of services for clients and consumers. Thus, as the 19^th largest employer in the world, the development of its employees is a number one priority for Sodexo. 

During Fiscal 2016 more than five million hours of training was provided. The Training and Development Departments offered Sodexo employees a wide range of professional and learning programs. In the UK for example, it is possible to choose from a catalog of more than 500 modules, from the most basic to the most advanced.

Consistent training leads to strong engagement

88% of employees rate Sodexo as the best employer in its sector.

• In-house induction programs for all new hires to help them discover Sodexo’s services and operational standards

• Individual and collective training within the framework of the locally defined annual plans

• Personalized development support: mentoring for managers, tutoring for new hires, “buddy system” between experts and beginners

• Programs that lead to recognized qualifications such as training programs to become site manager