Breaking Barriers in Facilities Management: Women Leading the Change
How Sodexo is empowering women in technical FM roles to break stereotypes and drive change
When I entered the facilities management industry, one thing stood out: the technical side is still male-dominated. Today, women make up less than 22% of the global FM workforce, a gap driven by opportunity and perception, not capability.
At Sodexo, we’re working to change this narrative, through training, mentorship, and inclusive workplaces where women in technical FM careers can thrive.
I’ve had the privilege of seeing many women in Sodexo challenge the norm, excel in engineering roles, and inspire others to follow. Their stories are proof that when talent meets opportunity, change is not just possible, it’s inevitable.
To every woman aspiring to enter or grow in technical FM: your place is here, your skills are needed, and your perspective is invaluable.
Let’s keep breaking stereotypes, one role at a time.
More and more clients are looking at this model of food service in the hybrid work era.
says Karan Totlani, Segment Director for Corporate Services, Sodexo India.
Employees working from home can benefit from the central kitchens near their residence. Our digital solutions will act as the vital enabler; employees can be mappedto the nearby central kitchen and they can access the digital menu and place their order. These central kitchens will then produce food and deliver at the employees’ doorsteps or collaborate with a logistics partner for last mile delivery. The employees can choose to rate their experience through the app; this feedback can help in further streamlining the process
he added.
Menu re-engineering –A handsome platter was served to people in the pre-pandemic times that mostly consisted of a lavish buffet spread. However, with good health and safety now being the prerequisites, the emphasis has shifted to pre-packed meal boxes and takeaways delivered touch-free. Food options have thus changed; preparations that can easily be accommodated in meal-boxes are given preference. However, expectations regarding taste of food remain intact.
Sodexo consumers continue to expect a variety of food in the correct proportion. A complete meal offering consisting of seasonal vegetables is the usual requirement. Regional delicacies also add the personal touch. Multi-faceted snacking is also in vogue – energy in the morning, nutrition and satiety in the afternoon and fun and indulgence later in the evening. Evening snack is usually accompanied by tea or coffee. Although culinary experts continue to recommend food that travels well, but ‘Flavour Rules’ remains the guiding principle. No wonder, Biryani remains on top of our ‘most ordered delicacy’ as per recent surveys