A DUDLEY opticians is celebrating Platinum Employer accreditation in recognition of its dedication to staff wellbeing, career development and reward.

Specsavers on Castle Street, has been awarded Platinum Employer status after being externally assessed against five benchmarks in different areas, including talent management, recruitment and induction, and performance management and reward.

"We’ve been working towards this accreditation for the past year and are delighted to announce that we are now the first Platinum Employer in the local area," said Gurdeep Dosanjh.

"As an employer, it’s really important to not only get the basics right – such as communication, resources and pay – but also to focus on helping our staff to learn and develop while offering a varied and enriching career."

Specsavers director of HR, Mark Moorton, added: "This is a huge accolade for the entire team and says a lot about the sort of culture and staff environment we have at the store.

"We’re always looking for ways to improve employee engagement, and ensure our team are working towards fulfilling their potential."

The prestigious Platinum Employer scheme was designed to support the recruitment and retention of store staff across the UK and Ireland.