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Is it stressful to work at AO?
Most people feel stressed here
Based on information from 12 job reviews
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.
Do people at AO recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team
Based on information from 12 job reviews
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.
Do people at AO feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers
Based on information from 11 job reviews
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.
Is working at AO good if you have caring responsibilities?
People say this is a bad place to work if you care for a child or other relative
Based on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Do people get enough training when they start at AO?
Most people don’t get enough training when they start
Based on information from 11 job reviews
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.
Do people think AO is a safe place to work?
Most people think their workplace is unsafe
Based on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
No-one should be worried about their safety at work.
Are people given support to progress at AO?
Only some people are given support to progress here
Based on information from 11 job reviews
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.
Do workers feel well informed about how AO is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Based on information from 10 job reviews
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.
Do people think AO head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
Based on information from 12 job reviews
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.