Sodexo recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)
Sodexo Australia is proud to have been awarded Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
AWEI is a national standard for LGBTQ+ inclusion awarded by Pride in Diversity under ACON. This achievement acknowledges Sodexo's ongoing work and commitment to delivering genuine inclusion and accessibility for all our people.
With the support of the Sodexo's Pride Network, Pride Champion, Barry Dallman - Workforce Planning Manager and Pride Network Executive Sponsor, Tammie Evans Brand & Communications - Brand & Communications, DE&I and CSR Director Australia, this work includes:
- Policies and procedures with inclusive language and LGBTQA+ resources for all employees
- Introducing a support network of LGBTQA+ inclusion trained HR Advisory officers
- Introducing a uniform and dress code policy that supports all employees, including those with trans and gender diverse experiences
- Offering always-on and regular LGBTQA+ awareness training through Pride in Diversity
- Recognising days of significance, such as Transgender Day of Visibility, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) and Pride Month
Becoming an AWEI Bronze Employer is an important step in Sodexo's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and Action Plan, which outlines the actions towards our vision of being a diverse and inclusive workplace where all people feel they belong.
Find out more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sodexo.
About Sodexo Australia
Sodexo in Australia employs a diverse workforce of over 5,000 employees. Sodexo delivers a unique array of over 100 integrated services lines, including cleaning, catering, facilities management, aerodrome services, concierge, security, asset and building maintenance and hospitality services in the following segments: Corporate Strategic Accounts and Energy & Resources, both on and offshore.
About Pride in Diversity
Pride in Diversity is Australia’s first and only national not-for-profit employer support program for all aspects of LGBTQ workplace inclusion. A social inclusion initiative of ACON, Pride in Diversity are specialists in HR, organisational change and workplace diversity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people by reducing exclusion, invisibility, homophobia and stigma in the workplace.