Sodexo wins award for transformative impact of workplace wellbeing project
Prioritising employee wellbeing was at the centre of a project which saw Sodexo and its client take home the Partners in Wellbeing title at the recent PFM Partnership Awards.
The project saw Sodexo work collaboratively with its client to design and create a workplace focused on prioritising employee wellbeing, engagement and performance. From the outset Sodexo was tasked with delivering a bold and innovative wellbeing strategy, one that not only supports hybrid working but also redefines what a healthy workplace looks and feels like.
The result is a transformative wellbeing floor, designed to support physical, mental, and emotional health through a holistic, evidence-based approach. In the first five months of opening the number of users increased by more than 80%. Key features include:
- Accessible fitness and recovery spaces equipped with AI-driven technology and Electro Magnetic Stimulation (EMS) to enhance workout efficiency and inclusivity.
- Integration of nutrition and wellbeing with onsite restaurant and vertical farm, providing employees with the freshest ingredients and a sense of community.
- Smart design and services that promote work-life balance and support hybrid working models.
- Professional development for Sodexo teams, with new skills and capabilities embedded through targeted training and workshops.
Sodexo also partnered with Circles to deliver concierge service designed to create a ‘commute-worthy’ workplace and on hand to support with tasks from arranging last-minute meeting rooms, taxis, external event bookings, visitor management, and even errand running.
Wellbeing is also considered holistically across the range of FM services delivered by Sodexo, underpinning the client and Sodexo’s collective ambition to exceed the Platinum WELL Building Standard requirements.
The success of this project exemplifies what is possible when two organisations align around a shared purpose. Through innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on people, together with our client we have created a workplace that truly supports wellbeing, setting a new benchmark for the industry.