| FISCAL 2024 | FISCAL 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of disabled employees |
Number of disabled employees FISCAL 202410,732 |
Number of disabled employees FISCAL 20239,646 |
Throughout the world, Sodexo is committed to offering an inclusive environment. Sodexo is a member of The Valuable 500 and has a long-standing partnership with the International Labour Organization through its Business and Disabilities network, which seeks to raise awareness on disabilities among companies and promote the inclusion of new employees with disabilities.
Multiple initiatives are being deployed to integrate employees with disabilities into the workplace.
In 2024, the number of employees with disabilities rose by +1,086, to a total of 10,732 employees, representing 2.5% of the global workforce.
| FISCAL 2024 | FISCAL 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYEES | MANAGERS | EMPLOYEES | MANAGERS | |
| Under 30 years | 26.6% | 9.2% | 26.0% | 8.9% |
| 30-40 years | 23.0% | 29.2% | 23.1% | 28.9% |
| 40-50 years | 21.8% | 29.9% | 22.0% | 29.8% |
| 50-60 years | 19.4% | 23.3% | 19.8% | 23.9% |
| Over 60 years | 9.2% | 8.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| TOTAL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| (in number of years) | FISCAL 2024 | FISCAL 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Managers |
Managers FISCAL 20248.6 |
Managers FISCAL 20238,9 |
| Employees* |
Employees* FISCAL 20244.5 |
Employees* FISCAL 20234.4 |
| AVERAGE YEARS OF SERVICE | AVERAGE YEARS OF SERVICEFISCAL 20245.0 | AVERAGE YEARS OF SERVICEFISCAL 20234.9 |
The percentage of employees under the age of 30 increased for the second consecutive year, notably as a result of newly introduced recruitment programs targeting recent graduates.
At the same time, the percentage of employees over the age of 50 has remained high, reflecting the importance that Sodexo gives to employability among older employees.
Average years of service increased slightly in 2024, in correlation with improved employee retention.
| FISCAL 2024 | FISCAL 2023 | CHANGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of training hours ☑ * |
Total number of training hours ☑ * FISCAL 20244,985,776 |
Total number of training hours ☑ * FISCAL 20234,755,362 |
Total number of training hours ☑ * CHANGE+4.8% |
| Average number of hours of training per employee |
Average number of hours of training per employee FISCAL 202411.8 |
Average number of hours of training per employee FISCAL 202311.2 |
Average number of hours of training per employee CHANGE+5.4% |
| % of Group revenues of countries employing environmental experts |
% of Group revenues of countries employing environmental experts FISCAL 202499.9% |
% of Group revenues of countries employing environmental experts FISCAL 202399.7% |
% of Group revenues of countries employing environmental experts CHANGE+0.2 pt |
| % of on-site management trained on sustainable practices |
% of on-site management trained on sustainable practices FISCAL 202452.5% |
% of on-site management trained on sustainable practices FISCAL 202316.7% |
% of on-site management trained on sustainable practices CHANGE+35.8 pts |
| % of senior leaders trained on sustainable practices |
% of senior leaders trained on sustainable practices FISCAL 202468.3% |
% of senior leaders trained on sustainable practices FISCAL 202336.9% |
% of senior leaders trained on sustainable practices CHANGE+31.4 pts |
| % of on-site management & senior leaders trained on sustainable practices |
% of on-site management & senior leaders trained on sustainable practices FISCAL 202453.2% |
% of on-site management & senior leaders trained on sustainable practices FISCAL 202317.4% |
% of on-site management & senior leaders trained on sustainable practices CHANGE+35.8 pts |
The Spirit of Progress is one of Sodexo’s three core values. Consequently, training has always been at the heart of Sodexo’s strategy, in which business development and employee development are closely intertwined. Sodexo Academy, founded in 2022, gives all employees, from on-site employees and managers to top executives, access to solid training programs tailored to both individual needs and those of the company.
In 2024, the average number of hours of training per employee increased significantly, +5.4% from 2023, benefitting from numerous initiatives launched worldwide. They include:
