Do you know where your career will be in five years? How about 10? Chances are you have a pretty good idea of what you want. But what if I told you that as a Sodexo employee you could likely attain those goals without ever changing companies?
Our goals are simple. We want to attract top talent who will help us meet current and future growth goals – all while providing an atmosphere to grow careers and flourish. And it’s not just what we say. It’s what we do and who we are. We put these principles to work every day, placing a high value on our people while keeping them engaged.
So what does that look like at Sodexo? Our employees are exposed to opportunities throughout the company, and can take the initiative to prepare for the next steps in their careers. From our employee network groups, to our mentoring programs, from our award winning Come Alive program with its innovative one-year growth plan for new employees, to our Emerging Leaders and Enlightenment programs and more that develop strategic leadership skills and help employees prepare for promotional opportunities, Sodexo has an environment that contributes to building a rewarding career.
There are lots of tools and resources available too. We are even working on a mobile recruitment app that will include access to the Sodexo Careers social media profiles on Twitter and Facebook allowing employees to engage with the talent acquisition team. It will provide easy access to search and apply to job openings including those open only to internal employees. With these tools, our employees will have their career path options at their fingertips wherever and whenever they choose.
Sodexo is a special place to work, with a very special culture. Our many related programs that support career development allow our employees to achieve their dreams by growing their careers with Sodexo. It’s an environment that truly values internal mobility, which has been recognized for its innovation. Workforce Magazine recently selected Sodexo as the 2011 winner of the Optimas Award for Innovation for the value we place on our people through our internal mobility initiatives. It’s an incredible honor for Sodexo to be recognized as a leader in employee development, opportunities, and retention.
It is no wonder that Sodexo’s employee engagement continues to increase. This is great for our people, and it also makes good business sense. The message to our employees is clear: we invest in our people. After all, our people are the single most important asset to our company.
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