Diversity

We are proud that Sodexo was ranked number one on the 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. This marks the fifth consecutive year that we have been recognized by DiversityInc for the success of our diversity efforts. In addition to our number one ranking on this respected list, we are also recognized as the best company for executive women and ranked among the Top Ten companies for Latinos, Blacks, Global Diversity, and People with Disabilities.

As an employee of Sodexo, you deserve a work environment that provides career growth opportunities that consider your needs. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to Sodexo and are an integral part of our company culture. Our goal is to create a work environment that fosters mutual respect among all people. We value the diversity of our workforce and realize that it is a driving force in the success of our company.

Sodexo has 110,000 employees at more than 6,000 client accounts in the U.S. and we are consistently recognized as a best place to work for minorities, multicultural women, veterans, and people with disabilities. In fact, over the past five years, our minority management population has increased by 15 percent, and the female population increased by 8 percent.

To ensure that our diversity programs are constantly evolving and exceeding our own high expectations, we partner with the National Urban League, National Disabilities Business Council, National Council of La Raza, and National Minority Business Roundtable. Our Annual Diversity Report details our work to nurture a diverse workplace. Since 2002, we have earned more than 50 awards and credits in various publications and organizations.

Learn more about our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion through the following corporate sponsored programs:

• Spirit of Mentoring: Our mentoring initiatives provide employees with formal and informal opportunities to seek out a mentor.

• Champions of Diversity: Sodexo's Champions of Diversity program recognizes and celebrates employees who go above and beyond to advance diversity and inclusion.

• Employee Network Groups: Network Groups are organized around a common dimension of diversity and are created by employees to raise awareness of their identity groups.