Sodexo Leverages Softscape Technology for Integrated Talent Management & Succession Planning
2009-01-11 03:19:01 -
Softscape, the global leader in integrated people management software, today announced Sodexo has extended its deployment with Softscape leveraging the company's Succession Planning software, which has been instrumental in Sodexo's growth and success, and is further testament to Softscape's industry high ninety-eight (98) percent customer retention and satisfaction rate. Sodexo is also among the leaders in the industry for its innovative approach to talent management and its focus on assessing and developing outstanding talent.
Sodexo, Inc. (SDXAY) is a leading integrated food and facilities management services company in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $7.3 billion (USD) in annual revenue and 110,000 employees. Sodexo. serves more than ten million customers daily in corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government, and remote sites.
Sodexo recently received four major awards for Talent Acquisition, Development, and Management. "Sodexo has been recognized for its commitment to identify, attract, develop, and retain the very best talent so that it can continue to provide clients and customers with outstanding service," said Sandy Shaw, Vice President of Talent Development at Sodexo. "Our goal is to "Make Everyday a Better' Day', becoming the premier global outsourcing expert in Quality of Life services. Aligning with Softscape has allowed us to enhance productivity, improve effectiveness, facilitate long-term planning, and drive organizational performance."
Sodexo has nearly a decade of experience in succession planning best practices and process improvement. Starting in 2002, Sodexo has effectively leveraged a process-oriented framework and integrated software from Softscape to transform talent management and succession planning across the company. Sodexo has achieved significant time savings in consolidating employee data and continues to expand its talent strategy, having added competency assessment capabilities, risk assessment, and development planning enhancements from Softscape.
"For over thirteen years, Softscape has worked very closely with our customers to further innovate and improve how organizations manage their workforces and achieve positive business results," said Dave Watkins, chief executive officer, Softscape. "As one of our many long-time customers, Sodexo has helped us pioneer this industry. We remain dedicated to helping customers leverage the best technology to better manage their people and drive productivity, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.?
Sodexo has been a customer with Softscape since 2002. Like many Softscape customers, Sodexo views the relationship with Softscape as a long-term partnership dedicated to achieving business outcomes. In addition, each year Softscape donates thousands of dollars to the Sodexo Foundation and supports its mission to fight hunger.
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Softscape is the global leader in integrated people management software that enables organizations to more effectively drive their business performance. Recognized by industry analysts as the most comprehensive strategic human capital management solution, Softscape provides complete employee lifecycle management, including a core system of record, in a single, integrated platform for improved business intelligence. The company offers customers of all sizes and in all industries the most flexibility and choice with multiple purchase, configuration, and deployment options. For more than a decade, Softscape has helped millions of workers across 156 countries be more successful at their jobs while contributing to bottom-line results. Softscape's customers represent Fortune 500/Global 500, mid-market, and government organizations, including Barclays (NYSE: BCS; London: BARC), AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN [ADR]; London: AZN), Seagate (NYSE: STX), GKN (London: GKN), Edcon, LandAmerica (NYSE: LFG), P&G (NYSE: PG) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Softscape is based in Massachusetts with offices in London, Sydney, New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Hartford, Washington, D.C., Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Johannesburg.
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