MAKING WELLBEING PART OF EVERY DAY
HELPING OUR PEOPLE TO FEEL THEIR BEST
Looking after wellbeing means supporting the whole person. From financial confidence to physical and mental health, Sodexo makes wellbeing part of working life. Our goal is to help everyone feel supported and able to bring their best self to work.
Resources designed for you and your family
To live your best life, taking care of your mental and physical wellbeing is essential.
Our financial offer sits alongside a wider range of benefits designed to support everyday life.
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Sodexo Discounts
Our online platform offering savings on everyday shopping.
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Yu life
A wellbeing app that supports healthy habits and provides digital health services.
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Spree Card
A prepaid Visa card with up to 5% cashback at selected retailers.
Spectrum.Life
Our online platform offers unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
You’ll find a wealth of resources to help you achieve your goals, including:
- Personalised tools tailored to your needs.
- Videos and podcasts from specialists in nutrition, psychology, and physiotherapy.
- Explore Spectrum. Life and take the first step towards a healthier, more vibrant you.
Talk
At Sodexo, we know that mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing is essential to thrive in all aspects of life. That’s why we offer Talk, our Employee Assistance Programme, providing support whenever you need it. Whether it’s everyday life challenges or more significant issues, Talk is here for you and your family.
Support includes:
- Legal and financial support.
- Help with personal relationships, such as family matters or bereavement.
- Support with work-related issues.
With Sodexo, you belong to a community that cares, acts to support you, and helps you thrive.
Virtual GP - MetLife 24/7
With MetLife, you and your loved ones have access to a virtual GP service 24/7! You can choose a time and day that suits you, whether to have a video or phone appointment, and to speak to a male or female doctor if you have a preference.
Services include:
- Phone consultation.
- Video consultation.
- Prescription service.
- Open referrals.
- Fit notes.
- Translation services.
YULIFE
YuLife brings wellbeing to life through a gamified app that encourages movement, mindfulness, and healthier routines. It’s designed to turn small actions into positive habits, supported by challenges, rewards, and a sense of shared motivation.
Wellbeing in action
YuLife keeps colleagues motivated in lots of practical and rewarding ways.
8 billion steps logged
Our UK and Ireland teams recorded a combined 8 billion steps in just 12 months.
Everyday engagement
One in four colleagues actively use the app to take part in wellbeing challenges.
Mind and body balance
Alongside activity, employees completed 191,000 hours of meditation.
REWARDS WITH REAL IMPACT
With YuLife, colleagues can earn YuCoins through activities like walking, cycling, and meditation. Colleagues can use YuCoins for personal rewards, with popular choices including Amazon, Tesco, and Marks & Spencer vouchers. YuCoins can also be used to support communities and the environment. Here are just some of the ways they’ve made a difference:
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4,000 trees planted
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222,000 kg of plastic removed from the ocean
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3,300 meals and 2 million litres of clean water delivered to people in need
‘Colleague wellbeing is crucial if people are to thrive in their workplace. YuLife contributes to this, making it easy and enjoyable, giving our teams meaningful ways to invest in their health every day.’
Bill Buchan, HR Director, Sodexo UK & Ireland
FINANCIAL TOOLS AND SUPPORT
Money worries can affect every part of life. That’s why we partner with Salary Finance to give our UK colleagues access to tools that improve financial wellbeing. The scheme provides guidance, education, and affordable borrowing options, helping our people take control of their finances.
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Financial education
24/7 access to free resources, including videos, guides, webinars, budgeting tools, and credit score access.
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Affordable loans
Designed to help consolidate debt as a more affordable alternative to credit cards or payday loans.
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Salary-linked repayments
Repayments are taken directly from salary, with a representative APR of 12.9%.