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Sodexo Ponders the Challenges of Attracting Talent in the 21st Century at the EuroCHRIE Conference in Dubai
By Michelle Thomas, CDR, Senior Manager, Diversity Recruiting
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Jerry Paulison and Nicholas Hadgis, Dean of the School of Hospitality Management at Widener University. |
Sodexo has long been an active sponsor of The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), which is the global advocate of hospitality and tourism education for schools, colleges and universities, facilitating industry partnerships and offering programs in hotel and restaurant management, foodservice management and culinary arts. ICHRIE also has international federations, including EuroCHRIE and AsiaCHRIE. Read more »
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It’s Easy Being Green at Sodexo!
By Jennifer Heth, Senior Recruiter and Amy D. Brooks, Recruitment Manager, Environmental Services
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Pete Archuleta, Supervisor; Jessica Ramirez, Supervisor; Tom Allen, Operations Manager; and Karen Hunt, Resident District Manager. |
Once touted as just a fad, it is clear that green business practices are here to stay. In Sodexo’s Facilities Management and Environmental Services areas, an array of different green products and techniques have been implemented over the last several years. These initiatives help Sodexo’s customers and employees stay healthy by reducing indoor air quality issues, minimizing risks of exposure to chemicals, and reducing respiratory problems. Read more » |
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Sodexo’s Chief Administrative Officer Helps Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By Scott Sherman, Executive Recruiter
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Sodexo’s Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Montelongo. |
The Honorable Michael Montelongo, Sodexo’s Chief Administrative Officer, was recently invited by the Washington, DC Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) to participate in a panel discussion celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Michael was happy to answer the call. In addition to the spirit of service embedded in his DNA as a Sodexo employee, Michael played a role in forming the DC NSHMBA chapter in the mid-1990s. At the event, Michael shared his experience in building his own career and underscored the importance of taking advantage of educational opportunities. Read more »
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The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality: Regional Events and Beyond
By Darla Mayse, Senior Recruiter
The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) is the premier professional organization for minority hospitality students. It has grown tremendously from four visionary leaders at Cornell University in 1989 to over 1,200 student members across the U.S. Sodexo has been deeply involved in supporting NSMH and is one of the top employers of its graduating students. Each fall, Sodexo participates in the NSMH regional conference events held in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. Read more »
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Sodexo in the News |
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Sodexo Recognized as Top U.S. Military Employer
By Angela Guidroz, Recruitment Manager, Military Sourcing and Strategy and Tracie Hoffman, Senior Recruiter
Sodexo’s focus on hiring, supporting and retaining military veterans and reservists has earned a distinction as one of the “Top 50 Military Friendly Employers in 2008” by G.I. Jobs, the premier publication for those transitioning from military service. Out of 2,500 companies that applied, Sodexo was listed at number 39 this year, and we are very excited for the opportunity to move up the ladder in the coming years.
To read more about GI Jobs, you can visit their Web site at www.gijobs.net and to keep up-to-date on Sodexo’s outreach efforts to the military community, visit www.sodexohiresheroes.com.
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Sodexo "Can" and Does Deliver an Impact Nationwide
By Tami Carter-McNulty, Senior Recruiter
Sodexo and communities across America joined together on November 12, 2008 to aid in fighting hunger nationwide during the “Cans Across America” food drive. During this one-day event, Sodexo nearly doubled the pounds of food collected last year, which will now be turned over to local charities and pantries nationwide. Read more »
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Scholarships from Sodexo Foundation
$5,000 scholarships for college from Sodexo Foundation!
Did you know that the Sodexo Foundation provides $5,000 scholarships to students in K – grad school who are fighting hunger in America? In addition to the scholarships, the Sodexo Foundation will provide a matching $5,000 grant to the winners' designated charities. You can learn more about this great program at http://www.sodexofoundation.org. Read more » |
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My Career/My Way |
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Internship Opportunities Abound at Sodexo Despite Flagging Economy
By Michelle Thomas, CDR, Senior Manager, Diversity Recruiting
Sodexo’s Future Leaders Internship Program has tripled in size over the past three years. While many companies are laying off their current employees or cutting back on their hiring, Sodexo has gone in the opposite direction with its internship program. According to Cassandra Caldwell, Sodexo’s Director of College and Strategic Relations, “increases in internship commitments stem from our company’s commitment to train our future leaders. The current state of the economy is challenging.” Read more »
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A Multi-Generational Sodexo: The Sodexo Memorial Scholarship
By Michele Posehn, Senior Recruiter
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Jacqueline, Regina and Reggie Stewart benefit from Sodexo Memorial Scholarship. |
What’s consistent among top-rated companies across the nation is the fact that they go beyond your standard medical and dental benefits package and strive to find new ways to affect not only the lives of their employees, but the lives of their families as well. Sodexo is one such top company.
The Sodexo Memorial Scholarship, established after two members of the Sodexo family were lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, is just one of the tools the company utilizes to achieve this goal. Read more » |
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