Timpson has been applauded for announcing it will allow colleagues going through the menopause to claim their HRT prescription costs on their expenses.
Sharing the news on World Menopause Day, the retail group’s CEO James Timpson took to Twitter and wrote:
“From today all my colleagues can claim on expenses their prescription costs when they are recommended HRT.”
He added: “It’s so important that we support our colleagues going through the menopause. #menopauseday”
From today all my colleagues can claim on expenses their prescription costs when they are recommended HRT. It’s so important that we support our colleagues going through the menopause. #menopauseday
— James Timpson (@JamesTCobbler) October 18, 2021
According to the International Menopause Society (IMS), the meaning behind World Menopause Day is to “raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.”
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that helps to relieve the symptoms of menopause which include hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive, according to the NHS.
Timpson has received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback as a result of the announcement, with nearly 25,000 likes and thousands of comments in response.
Labour’s Jess Phillips MP applauded Timpson’s latest news and described the business as “such a lovely company.”
Honestly Timpsons are such a lovely company. https://t.co/xPdRy3p2fU
— Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) October 18, 2021
Comedian Katherine Ryan shared her appreciation at Timspon’s gesture, despite as a Canadian not know what Timpson actually is...
I will find out what Timpson is and buy it. ❤️ https://t.co/8ThxbjsZnk
— Katherine Ryan (@Kathbum) October 18, 2021
Talk show host Lorraine Kelly also sung the company’s praises by informing them “You are fabulous xx.”
You are fabulous xx https://t.co/4tQyCZHXmh
— Lorraine (@reallorraine) October 18, 2021
Some believe that Timpson should have a crack at running the country at this rate.
Can we just let Timpsons run the country? #Timpsons @JamesTCobbler https://t.co/bXRVlmU1jI
— Ross Brown (@rossbrown) October 18, 2021
Timpsons - the greatest government we never had https://t.co/fhaBhd8HmV
— Frank Cottrell-Boyce (@frankcottrell_b) October 18, 2021
Can Timpsons just run the country plz https://t.co/42GAEFHEHN
— Angela Rose (@GoAngeNI) October 18, 2021
While others commended Timpson for looking after their workforce with this kind gesture.
I really admire the attitude of Timpsons to their workers. Openness and support for the menopause needs to start cottoning on elsewhere too! https://t.co/98sG4DgBXd
— Sarah Church (@Sarah_C_Church) October 18, 2021
Timpsons. Showing YET AGAIN what inclusive and compassionate leadership looks like.
— Rizwan Malik (@rijan44) October 18, 2021
Kudos, Sir https://t.co/BLTOvmD5Vr
Timpsons demonstrating, again, how to support your workforce! #Menopause https://t.co/5qtSbfvYHt
— Katie Drapes (@katiebiker) October 18, 2021
I love Timpsons! Such a brilliant company https://t.co/rzAHT3magA
— Ellie Hughes (@Ells85) October 18, 2021
It's no news how well Timpsons look after they're employees. I'm just surprised other companies haven't taken notice and followed suit. https://t.co/Y0X0bAiH8b
— ドーナツ (@omgdoughnut_) October 18, 2021
Timpsons really are a forward thinking company https://t.co/OrWHe7WfVN
— Nicola Pink (@NicolaPink2) October 18, 2021
Nice one Timpsons...an example of a really concrete action an organisation can take to support diversity in its workforce @UKRI_News @UKRI_CEO https://t.co/szDlbV2ktH
— Dr Annette Bramley (@AnnetteB_N8) October 18, 2021
Timpsons just seem brilliant constantly https://t.co/joo8Skl9Wp
— Rosie Barker (@RosieSBarker) October 18, 2021
Timpsons really is management goals. https://t.co/VjrO49wNUb
— Emma Pinchbeck (@ELPinchbeck) October 18, 2021
Just when you thought it was impossible to love Timpsons (and their employment policies) more. https://t.co/V2f5UrBog9
— Cari Rosen (@cazroz) October 18, 2021
This guy and his care of his workers is just amazing. If only other companies cared as much…..it would totally make such a difference to working lives.@JamesTCobbler you are an inspiration https://t.co/h55ZYR4KhR
— Ann Fazzone (@AnnFazzone) October 18, 2021
It’s not the first time the British retailer specialising in shoe repairs, key cutting, locksmith services and engraving has received positive feedback from people for their workplace practices.
Free holiday homes to foster families and mental health support are just some of the great benefits Timpson provides their employees.
Timpson have also previously been praised for their ex-offender recruitment scheme which has led them to employ more than 600 ex-convicts within the business.
