Argos
Manager at Argos
People in this role may also be known as retail store and shop managers.
14 workers in this role at Argos have taken the survey.
How much does Argos pay managers?
Manager employees at Argos are typically paid £9.62–16.57 an hour, based on data from 14 employees.
What is management like for manager employees at Argos?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do managers think Argos head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
7% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 14 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.
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Managers are respectful
Do managers at Argos feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 14 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
All the staff and managers in the store are friendly and approachable and will help if you need help.
Worst thing
Sainsbury's who own argos are not the best company to work for. They care more about their profit and not about the staff.
Customers fulfilment assistant, March 2021
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People do unpaid extra work
Do managers at Argos do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. People do unpaid extra work
How we know this
91% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 11 job reviews
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.
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People don’t get proper breaks
Do managers at Argos get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
31% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 13 job reviews
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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do managers get of their shift pattern at Argos?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 17% report getting one week notice or less
- 33% report getting two weeks notice
- 17% report getting three weeks notice
- 33% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 12 job reviews
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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Good choice of shifts
Do managers at Argos get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
60% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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No short notice shift changes
Do Argos managers change managers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 12 job reviews
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.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for managers to book a holiday at Argos?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
93% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 14 job reviews
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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for managers to take sick leave at Argos?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 12 job reviews
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Easy work with mostly good hours
Worst thing
The 'down time' when we don't have any deliveries or much work to do
Employee, April 2021
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What is career progression like for managers at Argos?
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No career progression
Are managers given support to progress at Argos?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report 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 roleBased on information from 13 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.
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Enough training
Do managers get enough training when they start at Argos?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
62% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 13 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.
Latest reviews from managers at Argos
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Best thing
Progression within the company, do my own rota, empowered & supported to achieve goals
Worst thing
Often end up working longer days, from home etc. Without recognition
Store manager, October 2020
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Best thing
the team I work qith
Worst thing
no staff no breaks
Store manager, September 2020
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Best thing
Customers
Worst thing
Stress and work load
Store manager, September 2019
How Argos ranks
Argos ranks joint 17th to work for in retail store or shop manager employers
- 12= Sainsbury’s
- 17= Argos
- 17= BP