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Angus Council
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angus.gov.ukBased on responses from 11 employees at Angus Council.
Most people are paid a living wage.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Most people get proper breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Most people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Some people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Angus Council ranks joint 33rd to work for out of public sector bodies.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 1 July 2022.
Supportive team, treated with respect and lovely tenants.
Pay not great compared to other Angus council workers no extra payment for weekend work.
Angus Council Employee, April 2021