Specsavers named as one of the world’s best workplaces

Specsavers named as one of the world’s best workplaces

Specsavers has been ranked in World’s Best Workplaces^TM for the second year in a row, placing 12^th.

Moving up four places from last year, the optical and audiology business is the highest ranked UK-based company and the top retailer in the list.

Specsavers was chosen from organisations that took part in Great Place to Work’s employee survey process, with more than nine million responses it represents 25 million employees worldwide.

Specsavers CEO John Perkins says: This is such a special accomplishment for everyone who works so tirelessly to create Specsavers’ outstanding workplace culture. This is something everyone should be really proud of. Our ranking among some of the biggest and brightest businesses in the world will inspire us to continue making life at Specsavers truly special.

To be considered for the list, companies must have 5,000 or more employees globally and be identified as outstanding global employers with recognition on at least five Best Workplaces^TM lists in from across the world during 2024 or early 2025. Companies are ranked more highly based on their ability to outperform other companies in their national market and around the world.

This year Specsavers was ranked 8^th in the European list and 26^th in the UK. The business has been ranked as a Great Place to Work in every country where it operates, including 1^st in Denmark.

Organisations are assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces and positively impact people and communities across multiple countries around the world. Companies must demonstrate how they support employees with personalised services and meet their needs.

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