SODEXHO ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

A RICH BLEND OF CULTURES
Born and raised in Hawaii, where cultures such as Japanese, Chinese and
Filipino, blend together well, Marc grew up experiencing the rich traditions
and customs of each. According to Marc, older neighbors and friends are
called “uncles” and “aunts” and become part of an extended family. Based on
this experience and way of relating, as Marc moved into the business world,
he sought out those who were older and more experienced for guidance and
support, an approach that became an imperative for Marc when he arrived
in California. His career advancement has been helped by his adaptability and
the balance he has achieved between the need to nurture relationships and
the U.S. cultural norm that requires him to focus on other areas.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORING
He emphasizes that it is through mentoring relationships that he was able to
gain this necessary skill set. Among his mentors were Ralph Nakamoto (1) (General
Manager in Hawaii), Peter Loh (District Manager), Javid Baig (Vice-President
of Sales), Kathleen Biagi and Kevin Gentry (Human Resources Managers).
Today, Marc has a strong commitment to succession planning and development
and to mentoring new recruits. He takes great pride in the number of employees
he has helped successfully transition from the frontlines to management.
It is not surprising that Marc advises employees starting out in the company
to fi nd a mentor to offer guidance and never to stop learning and striving
to do better. As Marc says:
If you spend time taking care of business and the company,
it will take care of you…
(1) No relationship.
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2005-2006 AWARDS DIVERSITY
CANADA: Universal Sodexho was re-certifi ed
with the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR)
Gold Award in 2005 by the Canadian Council
for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). This prestigious
award recognizes Sodexho in Canada for
its leading role working with Aboriginal People
and their communities to foster economic
and social development.
UNITED KINGDOM:
• Sodexho accepted an invitation from the British
Government to become a sponsor and partner
in the Diverse Britain 2007 Campaign,
in recognition of its status as a leading employer
with a well-developed approach to diversity
and inclusion.
• Sodexho won the “Large Employer of the Year”
for Reed in Partnership in Glasgow, which provides
job opportunities for people having diffi culty
fi nding and remaining in work.
UNITED STATES:
Sodexho was:
• Selected among the “Top 40 Companies”
by Hispanic Business Magazine for its commitment
to the Hispanic community.
• Recognized as one of the 50 companies most
involved in promoting diversity by DiversityInc
Magazine.
• Ranked for the third year in a row among
the “Top 100 Employers Offering Career
Opportunities to Young African-Americans”
by Black Collegian Magazine.
• Selected for the second consecutive year
as a “Top Company” for contribution to the Asian
Pacifi c American community by Asian Enterprises
Magazine.
• Listed among the “Top 10 Companies for Executive
Women” by DiversityInc.
• Named “Employer of the Year” by the Marriott
Foundation for providing opportunities to young
people with disabilities.
• Identifi ed as one of the “Top 10 Employers
for People with Disabilities” by DiversityInc.