Arcadia Group
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Arcadia Group Ltd. is a British multinational retailing company who owns a number of high street clothing retailers
About jobs at Arcadia Group
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Arcadia Group pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
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 ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Arcadia Group pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
83% 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 April 2021 and April 2023.
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 Arcadia Group get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
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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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Arcadia Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
45% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Arcadia Group?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 40% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 40% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
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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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Arcadia Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
36% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Arcadia Group workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2021 and April 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Arcadia Group managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
70% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
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.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Arcadia Group good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and February 2022.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Arcadia Group 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
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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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Arcadia Group recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% 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 2021 and May 2023.
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 Arcadia Group?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 2023.
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.
Pay ranges at Arcadia Group
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ÂŁ8.71-10.00 per hour
Arcadia Group job reviews
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Best thing
Loved the customers side off my job allways .
seeing the end resultWorst thing
Not being adell to finish the job I loved doing
Sales advisor at Arcadia Group, February 2021
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Best thing
All the people on my shift are lovely, there is always chance for overtime or flex down/holiday.
Worst thing
Sometimes it can cause a little stress and it can be hard to get a contract.
Warehouse operative at Arcadia Group, November 2020
Handy to know
Based on 11 Arcadia Group employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Arcadia Group employees