Specsavers has been ranked sixth in Australia’s Best Workplaces List 2024 by Great Place To Work Australia. It’s the second year the company has made the top 10 after finishing eighth in 2023.
The Best Workplaces in Australia List 2024 highlights organisations committed to “fostering workplace equity, ensuring their employees feel safe, heard, challenged and value”.
In a media release, Specsavers said the “prestigious recognition” acknowledged its commitment to delivering “exceptional eye and hearing care to all Australians, but also highlights its ongoing dedication to fostering a positive, inclusive, and vibrant work environment where everyone can flourish and thrive”.
Specsavers has also been an accredited Great Place to Work organisation for the past five years.
Specsavers managing director Paul Bott said: “To be recognised as one of Australia’s best workplaces for the second year running is incredibly special and something each and every one of our team members should feel extremely proud of.
“While we take great pride in creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and has the tools and support to grow and thrive in their career, this recognition is down to each and every one of our team members who make Specsavers one of the best places to work.
“Our people, both in our stores and our support office, are the heartbeat of our organisation, and this achievement is a reflection of the passion and dedication they bring to their work each day.”
Specsavers people director Karen Clancy added, “Specsavers is, and has always been, a company built on great people – people who show up every day in our stores and across all of our support functions to ensure we are helping to change lives through better sight and hearing.
“With such a steadfast purpose, there’s something special about the culture it creates, a place where people feel welcome, valued and proud be part of the Specsavers family that is making a difference every day.”
Rebecca Moulynox, general manager of Great Place to Work Australia, emphasised the increasing importance of trust within organisations.
“As Great Place To Work identifies the Best 100 Workplaces in Australia, the focus on cultivating a trustworthy environment is seen as essential for fostering a positive workplace culture.”
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