The finalists for the 2018 Leicester Mercury Business Awards have been announced and Wilson Vale has been shortlisted under the ‘Company of the Year’ category. The two other shortlisted companies are Meridian Business Park fleet management firm, Total Motion, and Leicester shoe and boot wholesaler, WBYS. This year's black-tie awards evening takes place at the Maher Centre … [Read more...]
Hampden Park celebrates footballing legend Bobby Brown
In celebration of footballing legend Bobby Brown’s 95th birthday, leading catering and events company Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events is hosting a fundraising afternoon with the former international footballer and Scotland manager at Hampden Park on Friday 16 March. All proceeds from the afternoon will go to a cause close to Bobby’s heart; Variety Scotland, a children’s … [Read more...]
Company of Cooks appoints leading industry experts to senior team
Independent London-based caterer, Company of Cooks has announced that it is strengthening its senior team with the appointment of leading industry expert, Marie-Aimee Grand as Executive Director. Grand brings a wealth of experience to the role. Prior to joining Company of Cooks, she was Managing Director for Momentum Services, the customer services provider for … [Read more...]
Sodexo staff earn coveted HIT Scotland scholarships
Leading UK catering and events company, Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, has cause to celebrate as six members of staff across Scotland were recognised for their achievements and awarded Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scholarships. Staff secured the scholarships as a result of their hard work and dedication to ensuring that all guests and delegates visiting high … [Read more...]
Gender balanced management teams make for safer and happier employees, study finds
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has found teams managed by a balanced mix of men and women are more successful across a range of measurements including employee engagement and health and safety. The five-year, one-of-a-kind study of 70 Sodexo entities across different functions represents 50,000 managers worldwide and tested the performance implications of … [Read more...]