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12 days ago

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In December 2020, we encouraged everyone to put their mental ‘elf’ front and centre by taking part in Festive 5 – our regional festive Stop Hunger fundraiser. With your support, the activity collectively raised more than £2,700 that will go towards helping those most vulnerable within our local communities.

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18 days ago

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Back to work but feeling a bit out of sorts? It can take a while to get back into a work routine after a break, but be sure not to let safety take a back seat and help us to avoid the January 'bruise'.

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31 days ago

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Over the past year, the kindness of you and your Sodexo colleagues was seen once again in the many donations, fundraising activities and volunteering hours contributed to Stop Hunger's charity partners, enabling them to support those most in need through the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. To bring your impact to life, watch a special thank you video from the Foundation's charity partners.

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39 days ago

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We recognise that everyone is unique and have designed our rewards package and wellbeing, community and recognition programmes to better support your quality of life.  From January 2021, you’ll be able to see all your Sodexo Rewards in one central place – the new Sodexo Reward Hub, built for you – with easy login.

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45 days ago

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On 1 December, Sodexo launched its new wellbeing offer to colleagues, Talk. Central to this host of tools and services is a new employee assistance programme (EAP), provided by Vita Health Group.

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53 days ago

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New volunteering opportunities are now available on the Stop Hunger Goodness Platform, including a virtual Christmas messaging service supporting YMCA. With more than 9,000 residents supported by YMCA over the festive period, the anonymous messaging service lets vulnerable young people know that there are people that truly care.

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67 days ago

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It has been revealed that Paul Hood, a development chef for Sodexo's Heritage Portfolio has been selected as one of 32 contestants for the new series of MasterChef The Professionals. The 34 year old can't reveal too much about his time on the famous show, but hopes he brought the company's food values to the silver screen.

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74 days ago

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Are you struggling to get going in the morning, or are you hitting a wall of fatigue in the afternoon? As shorter days and cold, winter nights start to draw in, we take a look at how what and when you eat impacts your energy levels - for better and for worse - with these top tips from David Mulcahy, our Sodexo Culinary Ambassador.

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85 days ago

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Hear straight from our region chair Sean Haley as Sodexo's full year financial results are announced. This has been a year of two halves with our strong first half year performance providing the company with positive momentum heading into the second six months, when Coronavirus (Covid-19) struck and changed life as we knew it.

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88 days ago

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Presented in a new format, this year’s annual Stop Hunger report has been created to celebrate the Foundation’s successes, clearly demonstrating where you have helped make a difference.

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109 days ago

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With existing safety practices still in place, and new ways of working being frequently introduced, we are asking you to keep your mind open to changes and learn why it’s important for us to keep safety on the brain.

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116 days ago

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With sites continuing to reopen across the region, we must never forget that food allergens present a danger to over two million people in the UK and Ireland. In the final chapter of our mini series on back-to-site safety, we’re talking about food allergen processes.

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123 days ago

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We’re all juggling responsibilities in the new normal, but as new ways of working become the norm, it can be easy to get complacent with safety. This week, we focus on near misses and hazard spotting - a good way for sites to stay on top of their safety game and prevent potentially harmful accidents from ever occurring.

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130 days ago

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Simply asking you to be safe is easy enough, but making sure you feel prepared is another story. Returning to work can be pretty daunting after the year we’ve had so far. Help us help you be prepared with these five safety tips.

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137 days ago

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With our central offices re-opening, client sites rising again and many people returning to school and work after the summer holidays, it’s time to remind ourselves about Sodexo’s number one priority – keeping colleagues safe.

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158 days ago

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Four charitable organisations have received a windfall share of a £90,000 donation from Sodexo’s global Stop Hunger Endowment Fund helping them in their continuing fight against hunger.

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165 days ago

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In a slightly different award ceremony from the usual gala dinner, our winners of the 2020 Stop Hunger Awards are announced virtually this year. Hosted by Sodexo Ambassador Matt Dawson and with awards presented by Region Chair Sean Haley, this announcement is not to be missed.

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179 days ago

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Three Sodexo colleagues, all British Armed Forces veterans, have been shortlisted for the finals of the 2020 British Ex-Forces in Business Awards - the world’s largest celebration of ex-military personnel in second careers, recognising the value veterans add to businesses as well as the employers that support the transition of servicemen and women.

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186 days ago

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Back in April 2020, we launched The Great Sodexo Bake Off as a fun way to bring together the best of your lockdown-inspired boredom bakes. Little did we know that you would respond in droves, giving our judges a real headache and teasing the sweet-tooth of the region.

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186 days ago

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At the beginning of July, you may have seen a familiar face on the telly box as Veronica Azevedo, Head Chef at Transport for London’s Acton Railway Engineering Works, was put under the studio spotlight on an episode of BBC’s iconic Celebrity MasterChef.

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207 days ago

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Last week was Armed Forces Week (22 to 28 June 2020); a celebration of the Armed Forces across the region who keep us safe, and an opportunity for Sodexo to celebrate our own teams who support the military community every day.

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214 days ago

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Each year, Armed Forces Week (22 to 28 June 2020) provides Sodexo with the opportunity to commemorate the Armed Forces across the region, and gives us a chance to celebrate our own Hidden Heroes who are helping the military in a number of different ways.

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221 days ago

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As we continue to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and work together to rise again, we must all make sure to continue thanking those making a difference every day.

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227 days ago

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Our region’s 2020 Have a Safe Day Award finalists were announced last week, with two individuals and one team nominated by you being shortlisted for the global finals - discover who they are and what they did to be nominated.

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232 days ago

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After recent events in the United States of America and across the world, read a message prepared for all colleagues from the executive co-sponsors of our Culture & Origins employee network that recognises the feelings of frustration, anger and pain stretching beyond the USA into the UK and Ireland.

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235 days ago

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This Volunteers' Week (1 to 7 June 2020) we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate all the Sodexo Hidden Heroes across the region who have been supporting their communities through volunteering, both prior to and during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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238 days ago

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With the launch of rise with Sodexo, Sodexo Ambassador Matt Dawson takes the opportunity in his last Hidden Heroes video message to thank just some of your colleagues who are already helping our clients to safely reopen their doors.

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240 days ago

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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.

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245 days ago

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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.

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248 days ago

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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.

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249 days ago

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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.

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252 days ago

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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,

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256 days ago

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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.

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260 days ago

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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.

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264 days ago

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On 8 May 2020, the UK will be commemorating the 75^th 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?

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266 days ago

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Watch the second video thank you message from our Ambassador and Regional Leadership Committee member, Matt Dawson, recognising just a few of the Hidden Heroes making charitable contributions in their own time or throug hStop Hunger.

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270 days ago

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For some of us, the Easter weekend was a chance to down tools for a few days and relax after what has been an exceptionally busy time. But not for our Community Payback team in South Yorkshire, who were busy delivering essential food supplies to some of the most vulnerable in their community.

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273 days ago

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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.

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277 days ago

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For many of us, restrictions on movements have resulted in more time at home. But, there are still many students in their university accommodation, living many miles away from their families. In a superb display of our values, our Student Living by Sodexo team is playing a huge role in supporting students in a virtual manner.

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278 days ago

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Hundreds of colleagues across the UK and Ireland have successfully redeployed to support our essential public services including the NHS, but we need more to join them: We Need You. 

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288 days ago

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Introducing our Hidden Heroes - those Sodexo colleagues' who are rising to the challenge and embodying Sodexo’s values in the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19) by supporting the NHS and beyond.

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291 days ago

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On 26 March 2020, Sodexo issued guidance to help colleagues to continue to volunteer - safely - in support of Stop Hunger’s charity partners, or the NHS. Find out how you can start or continue the good work that is helping those who need it most.

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298 days ago

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Sean Haley, Sodexo UK & Ireland Region Chair, has kindly decided to donate his Your Lucky Number winnings to two different charities, helping them during this difficult time as Coronavirus continues to affect the third sector’s ability to support those most at risk in society.

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309 days ago

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In light of the continued spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), and in line with the latest Government advice, many Sodexo colleagues will, in some way, be changing the way they work for the foreseeable future

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319 days ago

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After taking part in a live cook-off against eight of his colleagues, Hospitality Head Chef Ronnel Nulud from Energy & Resources was crowned Sodexo Chef of the Year 2020. Find out more about Ronnel's winning dishes!

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324 days ago

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As part of our celebrations for International Women’s Day in 2019, Sodexo launched the SheWorks job shadowing programme, which aimed to connect women across the company with ambassadors in Facilities Management (FM) roles, to learn more about our activities, and explore future career opportunities.

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352 days ago

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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2020 runs from 3 - 9 February 2020.

The theme of NAW 2020 is #LookBeyond, asking employers and colleagues to celebrate the diversity and value that apprenticeships bring to businesses and local communities.

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361 days ago

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On 21 January 2020, Energy & Resources held a special employee recognition event on the Bateaux London to celebrate the segments’ ‘Everyday Heroes’.

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373 days ago

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After raising more than £3,700 for Stop Hunger, three titles have been awarded to Sodexo colleagues who came together over the festive period for Strictly Come Prancing - a 5km Christmas dash, prance or dance to raise money for Stop Hunger.

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399 days ago

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On Wednesday 11 December 2019, Sodexo welcomed 174 colleagues to Liverpool for the Long Service Awards. The Long Service Awards is our opportunity to recognise and celebrate the loyalty and service of colleagues marking 20, 30, 40 and 50 year work anniversaries with Sodexo – with this year’s remarkable recipients clocking up a remarkable 7,500 years between them!

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