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Specsavers

Specsavers

88%

Employees say this is a great place to work

Company Overview

About The Company

Founded in the UK 42 years ago by optometrist husband and wife team, Doug and Mary Perkins, we’ve grown into a network of more than 2,900 healthcare businesses. Together, we care for 50 million patients and customers around the world. Driven by our purpose of changing lives through better sight, we aim to transform the way Canadians experience eyecare. With more than 260 locally-owned locations in Canada, Specsavers is providing Canadians access to quality eyecare and affordable eyewear, reducing vision loss and blindness through prevention, early detection, and eye health management.

COMPANY SIZE

2,072

Industry

Retail

HQ Location

Burnaby, British Columbia

Company Culture at Specsavers

The employee experience below at Specsavers, compared to a typical company.

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88% of employees at Specsavers say it is a great place to work compared to 62% of employees at a typical company.

  • Specsavers
    • 88%
  • Typical Company
    • 62%

Source: Great Place to Work® 2024 Global Employee Engagement Study.

97%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
97%
This is a physically safe place to work.
96%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
95%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.
94%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

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