Sodexo achieves IIP re-accreditation

Sodexo has achieved an Investors in People (IIP) re-accreditation across its entire UK and Ireland business.

Since 1996, Sodexo has been recognised by Investors in People for developing its standards based on three key principles - ‘plan’, ‘do’ and ‘review’. These principles are underpinned by 10 indicators of good practice which Sodexo had to meet to achieve the re- accreditation.

Since its creation, the IIP accreditation has become a valuable tool for Sodexo in terms of maximising the performance of its people and delivering business success. IIP standards have helped to improve business benefits by investing in and developing employees.

Sodexo had to meet 39 requirements set by IIP. External assessments were carried out to provide assurance to Sodexo, its employees, its partners and its clients that the standards were continuing to be implemented within the organisation. This was supported by internal reviews carried out by a team of 33 people from within the business.

By investing in its people, Sodexo’s benefits have included lower staff turnover, better employee relations, improved motivation and morale and increased productivity amongst many other business benefits.

Gary Inman, managing assessor for Capital Quality, an independent external assessment company, said: "There are some outstanding examples of good people practices across the organisation, which very clearly enable and underpin improved business performance. There are some exceptionally committed and extremely effective leaders and managers within the organisation whose efforts should be celebrated. These people are making a substantive difference, not only to the fortunes of Sodexo, but also to the wellbeing of its customers."

Joanne Parker, learning and development executive for Sodexo, said: “Investors in People has given us a framework of best practice that helps us to achieve success. Improving our organisation's performance through the effective management and development of our people is a fantastic achievement for Sodexo, especially as it is such a diverse and complex business.”

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