Sodexo Recognized for Exemplary Disability Hiring and Employment Practices
27 Oktober 2021 - 2:00PM
Sodexo, a leader in food services and facilities management,
announced today the company’s recognition as a 2021 NOD Leading
Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability.
This recognizes companies for measuring and achieving strong talent
outcomes for people with disabilities. “At
Sodexo, we are grateful for the many contributions of our
colleagues with disabilities and endeavor to create an atmosphere
where they can achieve their full potential,” said Tony Tenicela,
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sodexo North
America. Creating and fostering an inclusive workforce ultimately
backs our commitment to improve and enhance Quality of Life for
all.”
Sodexo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In
support of this, the Sodexo Organization for disAbilities Resources
(SOAR) is one of nine Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and
is dedicated to raising awareness, providing education and
resources, and proactively providing outreach to create a culture
that embraces, values, and fully utilizes persons with
disabilities. “Congratulations to all the 2021 Leading Disability
Employers – including Sodexo -- for creating an inclusive and
diverse workplace that allows people with disabilities to be
successful,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “NOD’s mission is to
ensure that no ability is wasted, that all Americans, including
those of us with disabilities, have an opportunity for enterprise,
achievement, and earnings and that corporate America knows how to
put our talents to work. These winning organizations have stepped
up and are doing just that. We want to applaud their leadership and
thank them for their commitment to hiring and retaining people with
disabilities.”
The company’s work to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion,
amplified through employee engagement, has been consistently
recognized by external organizations and notable diversity
publications. In 2021, Sodexo has been rated a best place to work
for disability inclusion, receiving 100% on the Disability Equality
Index, scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality
Index, was named to Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, and
FORTUNE’s list of the World’s most Admired Companies. About
National Organization on Disability (NOD) The National
Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit
organization that seeks to increase employment opportunities for
the millions of working age Americans with disabilities who are not
employed. To achieve this goal, NOD offers a suite of employment
solutions, tailored to meet leading companies’ workforce needs. NOD
has helped some of the world’s most recognized brands be more
competitive in today’s global economy by building or enriching
their disability inclusion programs. About Sodexo North
America
Sodexo North America is part of a global, Fortune 500 company
with a presence in 64 countries. Sodexo is a leading provider of
integrated food, facilities management and other services that
enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities
and improve quality of life for millions of customers in corporate,
education, healthcare, senior living, sports and leisure,
government and other environments daily. The company employs
125,000 people at 8,000 sites in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, and
indirectly supports tens of thousands of additional jobs through
its annual purchases of $14B in goods and services from small to
large businesses. Sodexo is committed to supporting diversity,
equity and inclusion and safety, while upholding the highest
standards of corporate responsibility and ethical business conduct.
In support of local communities across the U.S., in 2020, the
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation mobilized 10,000 Sodexo volunteers to
distribute 4.1 million meals to help 5.9 million children and
adults meet their immediate food needs. Since 1996, the Stop Hunger
Foundation has contributed $36.7 million to help feed children in
America impacted by hunger. To learn more about Sodexo,
visit us.sodexo.com, and connect with us on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Heidi Bullman
Sodexo
Heidi.Bullman@sodexo.com
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