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animalfriends.co.ukRating based on 13 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Animal Friends Insurance
Pay
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Animal Friends Insurance pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
55% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Animal Friends Insurance get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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 Animal Friends Insurance 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 September 2022 and August 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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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Animal Friends Insurance?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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 Animal Friends Insurance?
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 September 2022 and August 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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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Animal Friends Insurance feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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 Animal Friends Insurance get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
36% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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 Animal Friends Insurance?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t enjoy their job
Do people at Animal Friends Insurance enjoy their jobs?
Most people don’t enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Animal Friends Insurance recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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 Animal Friends Insurance?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Animal Friends Insurance?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Animal Friends Insurance is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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.
How Animal Friends Insurance ranks
Animal Friends Insurance ranks 58th to work for out of insurers.
- 56= AIG
- 58 Animal Friends Insurance
- 59 CIA Insurance
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 18 September 2024.
Animal Friends Insurance job reviews
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Best thing
The people are amazing and a lot of fun to be around.
Worst thing
There is no room for progression and the work is monotonous.
Animal Friends Insurance Customer service assistant, July 2023
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Best thing
The staff
Worst thing
Unpaid breaks, communication
Animal Friends Insurance Employee, December 2022
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