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Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Alcura pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
90% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Alcura 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 August 2022 and July 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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Most people get sick pay
Do Alcura pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Alcura?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
73% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Alcura?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Alcura feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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 Alcura get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
60% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Alcura?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Alcura recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Alcura?
Most people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Alcura head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Alcura is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
70% 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 January 2023 and July 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.
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