We have developed the staffing level based on Sodexo's productivity standards. Sodexo's systems, training and management consistently provide a 10% to 15% productivity improvement to the recommended APPA staffing levels. KSU will have access to Sodexo's systems, training, policies, and procedures through the Sodexo employees. Sodexo will manage existing KSU employees using the state HR system. Sodexo's employees will have a 40-hour work week, drug testing, and background checks compared to the 37.5-hour work week for the KSU employees with no drug testing or background checks.
The Sodexo facilities leadership team will work to implement the following cost saving opportunities.
Significant energy savings with continued implementation of lighting and control projects
Reduce operating costs by transitioning from a reactive maintenance state to preventive maintenance state by implementing an asset management system
Eliminate out of scope billing from subcontractors due to poorly written contracts
Increase the return on investment for wage increases by improving employee productivity with implementation of an employee performance management system
Cross training of dining staff to reduce temporary worker labor for summer and winter projects
Minimizing of overtime pay with implementation of scheduling and inspection systems
Leveraging of corporate resources for subject matter expertise in providing quality service
Safety compliance and risk mitigation to reduce school liability
Grounds strategy to improve return on investment such as leverage perennial plants instead of annuals for campus color
Provide financial predictability by using data to support operational and capital decisions