MenoTalk co-chair Louise Furby
Specsavers has achieved a menopause-friendly accreditation from Henpicked in recognition of its support for colleagues through the MenoTalk community network.
MenoTalk was established by co-chairs Louise Furby and Carolin Millken and was created to provide members with a safe space to discuss, listen and share their experiences of the menopause.
Deborah Garlick, founder and CEO at Henpicked, said: ‘We know that open discussions, supportive conversations and creating a psychologically safe environment are key to making lasting and meaningful change for colleagues. I have no doubt that Specsavers colleagues will feel the benefit of it being a menopause friendly employer and hope this positivity will cascade to its customer community as well.’
Specsavers was assessed by an independent panel and demonstrated evidence of their effectiveness in six areas: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement, facilities, and evaluation.