Sodexo tells employees to get on their bikes!

Sodexo celebrated the first day of spring 2023 with news that it has increased the amount eligible employees can apply for in its Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme to £3,000. The money will be used to help staff mambers buy a new bike, accessories and safety equipment tax-free.

As the weather improves, the caterer is keen to encourage its employees to get on their bikes and boost their health and wellbeing by cycling to work. Cycling to work not only provides regular exercise, it is also often a faster, cheaper and greener way to travel.

Sodexo has been offering its employees a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme for a number of years and recently took the decision to enhance the benefit by increasing the allowance from £1,000 to £3,000. To date, 1,888 applications have been made. With the increased financial support, the caterer hopes to see more of its staff take up cycling.

Mark Goodyer, human resources director for Sodexo UK and Ireland, said: “The first day of spring is a great time to start thinking about cycling to work, as the weather starts to improve the flowers and trees start blooming and bird song increases. Not only is it good for your physical and mental health, but it also reduces other costs such as public transport, fuel and parking, as well as gym membership. Not to mention the time you'll save from not having to wait for buses, trams or trains, or rush hour traffic or roadworks.”

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