18 WORKPLACE WiLL (Women in Leadership & Learning) This employee business resource group was created to increase our competitive advantage through the group’s mission: to foster a culture in which enhancing women’s individual and professional growth contributes to the global success of our company and the communities we serve. Philippe Petit Director - Business Development I believe we all benefit from a culture where diverse, creative minds are free to share honestly and openly. We are creators of our environment and we need to look at our individual efforts. For me, being part of Diversity and Inclusion is continuously looking past what’s comfortable and conventional in order to challenge my conditioning and biases. It was an easy decision to join WiLL. From the positive influences of women in my life to the overwhelming benefits of gender balanced teams, it’s an opportunity to foster the right change in our businesses and communities. FeMme LAUNCH WiLL facilitated the launch of FeMme which is an initiative to promote gender balance in Facilities Management at Sodexo. FeMme’s current goals are threefold: First, education to help more women see FM as a viable career option, and to openly and honestly discuss some of the barriers to women in the industry. Secondly, to help change policies that may be hindering the full participation of women in FM. Finally, to provide support to the women working in the industry in overcoming these barriers and challenges. GENDER STUDY For International Women’s Day, WiLL organized a national presentation and unveiled the Sodexo gender study, which is an internal study to better understand the correlation between gender balance and performance. The study shows that Sodexo teams within the optimum gender-balanced zone performed better on all of the performance indicators measured, including employee engagement, brand awareness, client retention and financial performance. CATALYST CONFERENCE Barry Telford - President Sodexo Canada was part of the panel at the Catalyst conference «Making Change Happen», sharing their tools and solutions to create inclusion at Sodexo with the audience. WiLL has developed a strong partnership with Catalyst, a NGO that seeks solutions to create inclusion. Canadian Women’s Foundation Move for hope Fundraising | Vancouver
Sodexo Canada 2016
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