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Business manager at Northern Ireland Hospice, Laura Wilson, was the inaugural winner of the Unsung Hero of the Year Award at the 2018 Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Awards for Professionalism, having been nominated by client relations manager, Suzanne Pollock.
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Healthcare sites have introduced engagement champions across the country, to encourage better links between clients, managers and operational teams. We spoke to senior operations manager Shaun Hollinshead and porter Garry Billings – both champions at Royal Stoke Hospital – about how they work closely together to create an open and honest working environment.
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Caroline Jarvis started out as a food service assistant at Santander Bradford but her inquisitive nature saw her make swift progress to the role of chef de partie. She recently completed her NVQ 2 in Food Production.
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Among the historic artefacts and exhibitions which trace the history of modern warfare, Abigail has recently started her career in events and hospitality.
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Tim Holtam is Sodexo’s head of services at Wythenshawe Hospital in Greater Manchester. He picked up a Star Award in November 2017 for his team’s commitment to safety. Tim tells us more about their success.
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Chef Mathew Shipley showered with accolades just two years into the trade
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Gio is passionate about food, and developing craft skills; his enthusiasm really motivates the team. His friendly Italian personality means he’s always willing to assist others, embodying our values in terms of customer service.
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Malcolm Emery is no ordinary chef. His glamorous career has included catering the country’s most impressive venues and events; to drop a few names: Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, the Lord Mayor’s Banquet and Buckingham Palace’s Garden Parties.
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How long have you worked at Truro High School for Girls?
I have worked at the school for 15 years.
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The American Express (AMEX) Community Stadium, nestled in the South Downs, is home to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, who recently made it into the Premier League.
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5 minutes with... Linda Semple-Lauchlan
Linda Semple-Lauchlan is a cleaning team leader at the Leonardo Helicopters site in Yeovil which builds and develops helicopters for the Ministry of Defence.
1130 days ago
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We spent five minutes chatting to Debbie Dean, food services assistant, Nestle Halifax, a recent winner of a regional Star of the Month award.
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Tommy Weldridge, hospital porter at Wythenshawe Hospital in Greater Manchester.
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We spend five minutes with Dorina Popoveniuc, one of six finalists in the 2016 national Women in Security Awards, run by Professional Security magazine.
1337 days ago
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Emma Longmate relishes making the ordinary extraordinary. As Sodexo’s contract director for seven schools run as part of a private finance initiative (PFI) she’s always looking for ways to exceed her clients’ expectations.
1366 days ago
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I joined Unilever in 1976 at the tender age of 16, working as an office assistant in the wage department at Lever House in Port Sunlight on the Wirral.
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Robert Taylor has played an invaluable role at HMP Addiewell since joining in September 2015.
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We spend five minutes with Tom Martin, student experience manager, Northumbria University.
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We spend five minutes with Alessandra Merryweather learning and development manager, Stoke Mandeville Hospital
1540 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Josh Corbett, Marketing manager, major events, Sports & Leisure.
1583 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Jill Lawrence, office services helpdesk coordinator, Energy & Resources
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We spend five minutes with Tiffany Hung, contract manager for Horticultural Services, South East
1666 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Beryl Zarb, catering assistant, Queen’s Hospital Romford, 36 years working in hospital catering.
1701 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Jack Martin, the Reservations and Reception Agent at Bateaux London.
1738 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Beth Tennison, chef, Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull.
1751 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Jon Andrews, deputy estates manager at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
1770 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Clare Bradnam, sales manager, Bradford University School of Management and Law (Heaton Mount).
1786 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Brian Edmed, kitchen porter, Junior Ranks Dining Centre at Battlesbury Barracks, Warminster, Wiltshire.
1807 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Richard Grundy, security supervisor at Unilever, Leeds
1820 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Aoife Keohane, technical laboratory support at GSK, Cork.
1835 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Dave Huntley, horticultural instructor at HMP Northumberland.
1899 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Pauline Craig, operations manager at Hamilton Park Racecourse in Glasgow.
1899 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Nathan Farrer, cleaner at Cawdor Barracks, Brawdy.
1899 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Lynsey Herkes, lounge manager at the Emirates Lounge, Glasgow Airport.
1899 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Lynn Jux, receptionist at Toyota, Burgh Heath.
1899 days ago
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We spend five minutes with Charmaine Kennedy, retail supervisor at Central Manchester University Hospitals.
Last week we saw the launch of rise with Sodexo, our new programme aimed at helping our clients prepare to reopen or be reconfigured to meet the requirements of their new normal. We know that this means the hard work continues for many of you, and for some this work is already underway, so this week we are celebrating our Hidden Heroes who are helping our clients rise with confidence.
This week, you have all been spreading the joy of kindess in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week (18 to 24 May 2020) and IDAHOBIT (17 May 2020), supporting each other, friends, family and the communities where we operate. This week Matt thanks just a few of our Hidden Heroes truly paying it forward.
From Captain Tom Moore, to those working in the NHS, or supporting local charities, kindness comes in all shapes and sizes, and can have a profound impact. Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2020 is Mental Health Awareness Week, and the theme this year is kindness. Sodexo UK & Ireland is looking to support a national campaign to raise one million acts of kindness, spreading positivity and improving mental wellness along the way.
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week (18 to 24 May 2020), we're recognising the hundreds of kind acts performed by Sodexo's Hidden Heroes across the region since the beginnings of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
On Wednesday 13 May 2020, we celebrated the industry’s annual World FM (facilities management) Day. With the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis shining a light on our industry like never before, there’s never been a better time to celebrate our FM Hidden Heroes - watch Matt thank our FM Hidden Heroes,
It’s World FM (facilities management) Day on Wednesday 13 May 2020. Throughout this week, we will be celebrating the fantastic contributions made by our FM colleagues during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.The crisis has shone a spotlight on our industry like never before, and we are proud of all of our colleagues for showing just how important our FM roles are.
In this week's video message, Matt says thank you to the Hidden Heroes in Sodexo who have been mobilised to support the Armed Forces through their roles as military Reservists and other emergency services volunteers celebrating VE (Victory in Europe) Day on Friday 8 May 2020.
As part of Sodexo's absolute commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, we have produced a survey for all colleagues to complete. Tell us your views on Sodexo's response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but also, more importantly, we want to hear how you are feeling and managing through the current situation.
On 8 May 2020, the UK will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. What better time to celebrate the Hidden Heroes in our Government & Agencies business, who are playing a vital role in supporting the military’s response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis?
In 2019, we are celebrating Sodexo Discounts' sixth birthday - see how much you can save!
In this week's video message, Matt says thank you to the Hidden Heroes in Sodexo who have been mobilised to support the Armed Forces through their roles as military Reservists and other emergency services volunteers celebrating VE (Victory in Europe) Day on Friday 8 May 2020.
From April 2018, the minimum contributions for the workplace pension will increase - this is a nationwide change, involving millions of people and their employers across the UK.
Sodexo discounts is upgrading! From Tuesday 21 November 2017 the Sodexo Discounts site will be accessible via Perks at Work. The new website gives you access to better discounts and a bigger range.
With movement restrictions in-place for the foreseeable future and if you’re in need of some inspiration for keeping your loved ones entertained, we'd love you to take part in The Great Sodexo Bake Off!
Harness the power of conversation with Aspire - Sodexo’s new performance development framework for Ingenium users.
In a new weekly feature, our Ambassador and Regional Leadership Committee member, Matt Dawson, will be sharing a Friday thank you video to recognise just a few of the Hidden Heroes living Sodexo’s values every day.
On 2 April 2020, Sodexo announced that it will support those employees most adversely affected by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic via a new €30 million global Employee Relief Programme.
