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Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Access Self Storage pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Access Self Storage pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
42% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Access Self Storage get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Access Self Storage pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Access Self Storage?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 10% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 80% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Access Self Storage?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
92% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Access Self Storage managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
73% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Access Self Storage feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and February 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Access Self Storage get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people aren’t stressed
Is it stressful to work at Access Self Storage?
Most people don’t feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and February 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Access Self Storage recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Access Self Storage?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
91% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Access Self Storage?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 75% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Access Self Storage is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and February 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Access Self Storage job reviews
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Best thing
The calm chilled out environment
Worst thing
Customers causing issues
Access Self Storage Assistant manager, February 2024
Handy to know
Based on 12 Access Self Storage employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Access Self Storage employees
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