Sodexo Employees Recognised with National Award
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Read Full ArticleFood services and FM company Sodexo is establishing a €30 million relief fund, funded by the company and senior executives.
The official company press release says:
“Despite all our efforts, we know that this once-in-a-lifetime crisis currently confronting us will regrettably result in a reduction in our workforce and for this reason we have decided to establish a global Sodexo Employee Relief Program to help on-site staff impacted by this.”
The global program will be administered locally according to the specific needs of each country and support provided will depend on various factors, including the existence of government social protection schemes.
“We want to support our employees through these extraordinary times and we are clear in our commitment to this. The new Sodexo Employee Relief Program will be used to do just that – support those who are most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. It is the right thing to do.”
–Sean Haley
Regional Chair, Sodexo UK & Ireland
This €30 million program will be funded by senior executives and the company as follows:
Since the initial COVID-19 outbreak in China in December 2019, Sodexo began mobilising its resources to ensure its consumers stay safe and healthy and that its business continues to operate for its clients.
The company has reacted in the following ways:
Mindful of the difficulties encountered by its suppliers, Sodexo has also adopted support measures, including amending payment deadlines, logistics chain support, and adaptation of orders (volumes, consumption dates, etc). They have also implemented agile financing solutions, in particular for SMEs and local suppliers.
Sodexo Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Sophie Bellon said:
“Our teams are our most precious asset. In adversity, they demonstrate the strength of our values and their professionalism without fail. I want to highlight my support and express my gratitude to them during these particularly difficult times.”
Picture: Food services and FM company Sodexo is establishing a €30 million relief fund, funded by the company and senior executives.
Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 02 April 2020
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