Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, won in one category and was highly commended in another at the HR in Hospitality Awards on Friday (4 September).
Leanne Findley, account manager, won the Tom Crowley Line Manager Award which is given to a manager who really embodies excellent people management skills, has promoted recognition in the workplace, takes time to celebrate or reflect on successes with their teams.
Leanne is responsible for day-to-day running of Sodexo’s airport lounge and various cleaning contracts at Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow and Gatwick airports.
Sodexo was also highly commended in the Embedding Company Culture category for its Brand Ambassador Programme, which was rolled out to some 34,000 employees last year.
Alexis Barclay, Sodexo HR business partner at Ascot Racecourse, was shortlisted in the Rising Star category.
Leanne Findley, account manager, said: “I am over the moon and honoured to have been named the winner of this prestigious award. Employee engagement is a great passion of mine and at the heart of what I strive to deliver with my teams. I strongly believe that a happy team will deliver the best service possible to our clients and customers. A personal passion of mine is developing the people who work with me and seeking out there talents in order to utilise their skills and promote within where possible. It’s equally as important to recognise and reward everyone for their hard work, dedication and commitment.”
Andy Rogers, HR director, HR services for Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “The HR in Hospitality Awards showcases the very best HR and management professionals in the industry, so I am delighted to see that Sodexo has been recognised. Congratulations to Leanne for such a significant achievement and I would also like to pay tribute to our teams who have worked so hard on making our Brand Ambassador Programme a success and to Alexis Barclay for being in such esteemed company in the Rising Star category.”
The awards were presented at a gala dinner at The Savoy, London.
