SUNIL NAYAK CEO, SODEXO INDIA ON-SITE SERVICE SOLUTIONS Encouraging Talent mobility And Diversity Sunil Nayak (CEO, Sodexo India On-Site Service Solutions) reveals what makes Sodexo a people-driven organisation and what paves the way for the company’s success Issue Date - 01/03/2013 |
Q. Tell us about the talent base at Sodexo? Being the 20th largest employer worldwide, how do you see India evolving in the next five years in terms of ready talent? A. We expect a constant growth over the next many years and to create a pool of talent through our investment in T&D. Sodexo encourages talent mobility and diversity. Over the last few years, we have seen many Indians working with the group in other countries and I believe India will continue to create great talent for the business globally. Q. Tell us about the CSR initiatives undertaken by Sodexo? A. Sodexo has embraced initiatives to protect the environment, promote health and well-being, and support the development of communities where we do business through a well defined plan called the Better Tomorrow Plan. One such initiative in India is our partnership with ECO Kitchen in Chennai, where every day, 50 Sodexo employees produce food in their central kitchen, which is then distributed to local women at subsidised rates who in turn set up stalls to sell these meals and earn a sustained source of income. It was a proud moment for us when we received the Subir Raha Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2012 for Community Development, in partnership with ECO Kitchen, as recognition for our efforts. Q. Sodexo launched Sodexo Women’s India Network (SoWIN) two years ago. Tell us about it? The vision of Sodexo Women’s India Network (SoWIN) - Prernaprad is ‘Inspiring Change, One Person at a Time’. Prernaprad chapters are co-chaired by men and have an executive sponsor to support their initiatives and guide their leadership development. The four chapters aim to increase employee engagement, provide a positive forum to facilitate communication across gender and offer professional development opportunities for women at base offices and at client sites. After a positive feedback on the programme, we are now evaluating flexible work options that enhance work-life effectiveness. We continue to monitor the safety and security of women at sites and our data on the retention of women underscores the business case for gender balance. Q. What kind of a person are you once you step out of your cubicle? A. I share the same values and principles in my work and personal life. I love sports, music and the opportunity to give back to people who are not lucky. |
