A workplace environment based on flexibility, empowerment and inclusion earns Sodexo recognition as top employer
BURLINGTON, ON, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - For the seventh consecutive year, Sodexo has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2019.
Winners were announced January 18th in a special section published nationally by The Globe and Mail. Applications were evaluated by an editorial team with Canada's Top 100 Employers project. Organizations were judged on their programs and initiatives that attract and retain younger workers.
A critical aspect of Sodexo's workplace culture is to create an environment that offers young employees professional development programs including mentorship, career planning and wide-ranging learning opportunities.
"This award is a testament to our commitment to developing young talent," says Suzanne Bergeron, president, Sodexo Canada. "Their drive and energy form an important part of Sodexo's diverse workforce. Our goal is to continue attracting talent to fuel our growth and innovation."
The company provides formal opportunities for young talent including:
- Tuition assistance
- Mentoring programs
- Paid internships for students and new graduates
"To support an optimistic future we promote internally for 80% of our roles and aim for 100% at the executive level. Our business is delivering services that provide Quality of Life. And we start with our people," adds Bergeron.
This video shares some thoughts and experiences from Sodexo Canada employees.
Sodexo in Canada
Sodexo has been delivering On-Site Services in Canada for over 40 years. Recognized as a strategic partner, Sodexo Canada is dedicated to providing Quality of Life Services for clients, their employees and visitors in the corporate, education, healthcare and energy and resources segments. These Quality of Life Services create healthy, safe, and efficient environments allowing individuals and organizations to grow and succeed. Delivering food and facilities management services for over 175 clients, Sodexo is a market leader in Canada in terms of revenue and consumers served, and has been recognized as a top employer for the past six consecutive years. Sodexo Canada is proud to have created the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, an independent charitable organization that has raised over $3 million to fight hunger and donated more than 1 million meals to at-risk youth across Canada since 2007.
Sodexo in Canada
10,000 employees
100+ services
175+ clients
230+ sites
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