Sodexo launches Vita, a common minimum set of social benefits for its employees in the 53 countries where it operates from 2023. – 02/21/2023 at 08:30

Issy-les-Moulineaux, February 21, 2023

With his program

Vita by Sodexo

the group guarantees to all its eligible employees worldwide, a minimum base of social benefits including parental leave and caregiver leave, life insurance and a helpline.

In line with Sodexo’s raison d’être –

offer a better daily life to everyone to build a better life for all

– the launch of

Vita by Sodexo

testifies to the Group’s commitment to contributing to the personal, financial and family well-being of all its employees, regardless of the country in which they work or the Group entity to which they belong.

This global benefits program,

Vita by Sodexo

establishes a minimum standard in all countries where Sodexo operates

on the following 3 fundamental advantages:

• A helpline, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
  
  which allows employees to benefit from personal support, whether in terms of practical advice or psychological support.

• This support is a continuation of the measures implemented since 2015, reinforced in particular since the Covid-19 epidemic.

• Life insurance, which allows employees to guarantee the financial security of their families in the event of the unexpected.
  

• Sodexo wants to ensure that the people for whom their employees are responsible receive at least the equivalent of one year of the employee’s base salary in the event of the latter’s death.

• Minimum parental leave and caregiver leave
  
  which allow parents and carers to take paid leave to care for their children and/or loved ones when they need it most.

• Sodexo is committed to ensuring a minimum of 12 weeks of paid leave for the first parent, with the ambition of reaching 14 weeks in most countries, 2 weeks of paid leave for the second parent and 5 days of paid leave from caregiver.

Vita by Sodexo

will be gradually rolled out in most countries where Sodexo is present, knowing that the roll-out schedule may vary depending on the country. By the end of 2024,

Vita by Sodexo

will be deployed in at least 60% of the countries where Sodexo operates.

These benefits will be offered in all Sodexo Group entities and in their entirety, in compliance with local legislation and the obligation, where applicable, of discussion with trade unions and social partners. Each country and entity will specify in its regulations or policy documents the conditions applicable locally to these benefits.

With

Vita by Sodexo

the Group is giving itself the means to achieve its ambition: to be and remain an employer of choice.

“The well-being of our employees is essential and we give it all our attention and the importance it deserves. This program illustrates our continued commitment to being a responsible employer. Sodexo is the first global group in its sector to make a commitment of this magnitude. I am convinced that Vita by Sodexo can make a difference in the lives of our employees and help us attract and retain our talents.

», Annick de Vanssay, Director of Human Resources Sodexo Group.

About Sodexo

Created in 1966 in Marseille by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the world leader in services to improve the Quality of Life, an essential factor in the performance of individuals and organizations. Present in 53 countries, our 422,000 employees serve 100 million consumers every day. The Sodexo Group is distinguished by its independence and the ownership of the founding family, its sustainable business model and its portfolio of activities, including food services, facilities management services and employee benefits solutions . We offer quality, multi-channel and flexible dining experiences, also design attractive and inclusive workplaces and shared spaces, manage and maintain infrastructure in a safe and environmentally friendly way, offer personalized support to patients or students, and design programs that encourage employee engagement. Sodexo has always focused on concrete gestures and actions on a daily basis through its services in order to have a positive economic, social and environmental impact over time. For us, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our goal is to offer a better daily life to everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is a member of the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.

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