People with Disabilities
In 2015, Sodexo committed to providing 100% of its workforce with access to programs for people with disabilities by the year 2025. This means that in all countries where Sodexo operates, we will establish measurable initiatives to promote the recruitment, engagement and development of people with disabilities (PWD), within the parameters local laws and policies.
In celebrating the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3., 2018, Sodexo has focused on raising awareness on mental health through the initiative: Open our minds on mental health.
Because:
- 1-in-4 of us will experience a mental health condition at some point in our life, according to the World Health Organization,
- Mental health conditions are the leading cause of workplace absenteeism, costing the global economy $1 trillion each year,
- 1-in-6 of the working population will have a mental health condition at any given time,
- Yet, only 1-in-3 people experiencing a mental health condition will seek help and treatment.
Opening the dialogue on mental health is key to create a mentally healthy workplace that is beneficial for everyone. These benefits are numerous: building and inclusive and truly diverse workforce, attracting and retaining top talent—workers see the mental health of a workplace as a key element when choosing where they want to work—, a more engaged workforce, reduced costs due to absenteeism and better productivity.