Sodexo employees clocked over 22.4 million steps across the 10-week 10×10 Challenge
Sodexo Middle East will convert the total recorded steps into donations towards the 100 Million Meals initiative
UAE-: Sodexo, the global leader in Quality of Life services, recently launched a 10-week walking challenge called ‘10×10 Challenge,’ to raise awareness on the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, encouraging its employees to follow a healthier work-life balanced lifestyle. Launched at the Quality of Life services provider’s regional headquarters, the walking challenge has been widely received by Sodexo’s employees, recording approximately 10,000 steps daily. To add further value and give back to the community during the Holy month of Ramadan, Sodexo Middle East will convert the total number of recorded steps into donations to support UAE’s ‘100 Million Meals’ initiative.
The ‘10×10 Challenge’ has received an overwhelming response, with every Sodexo team member, including the Senior Leadership Team, engaging in a healthy competitive spirit to take on the challenge, recording over 22.4 million steps. Sodexo employees have proactively incorporated the initiative into their daily life routines, getting fitter and increasing retention levels at work, resulting in higher productivity and efficiency outputs at a group level. The Quality of Life services provider will convert the total recorded steps into a monetary value to support UAE’s mission to provide a 100 million meals to the less fortunate and people currently suffering from the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fulbabu Sah, a Sodexo support staff member, at the regional HQ and one of the participating employees in the initiative, has expressed great delight with the challenge saying, “I am so happy to be part of this initiative. Initially, I was hesitant to compete with my bosses and others. However, I decided to give it my best and I am so happy to be leading the challenge with 1.4 million steps. I feel healthy and above all, it’s a way for me to focus on my health.”
“Our employees have taken on the challenge with great stride, especially since we will donate the proceeds towards such a noble cause. At Sodexo, we are committed to positively impacting our employees’ daily lives, both professionally and personally. Sodexo’s ethos is centered around benefitting the community and we are humbled to support affected communities through the 100 Million Meals initiative during the Holy Month of Ramadan,” concludes Rachid Noujeim, CEO of Sodexo Middle East.
For further information about Sodexo’s 10×10 Challenge, please visit the Sodexo website: www.sodexo.com.