What it’s like working at Argyll And Bute Council
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do people think Argyll And Bute Council 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
100% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 8 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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People feel stressed
Is it stressful to work at Argyll And Bute Council?
People feel stressed here
How we know this
88% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 8 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.
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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Argyll And Bute Council get paid breaks?
Not always. Most people don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
63% of people say they don’t get paid breaksBased on information from 8 job reviews
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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No career progression
Are people given support to progress at Argyll And Bute Council?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 71% 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 roleBased on information from 7 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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Uninformed about head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Argyll And Bute Council is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
How we know this
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 5 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.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Argyll And Bute Council?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 7 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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People are paid market rates
Does Argyll And Bute Council pay market rates?
Most people are paid market rates
How we know this
67% of people are paid average or more than the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 6 job reviews
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.
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People get proper breaks
Do people at Argyll And Bute Council get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
63% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 8 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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People recommend their team
Do people at Argyll And Bute Council recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team
How we know this
50% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 8 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.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Argyll And Bute Council?
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 8 job reviews
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Enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Argyll And Bute Council?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 8 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.
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People are paid enough to live on
Does Argyll And Bute Council pay enough to live on?
People are paid enough to live on
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 5 job reviews
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 Real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour, and £10.85 per hour in London.
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People get sick pay
Does Argyll And Bute Council pay sick pay?
Yes. People get proper sick pay
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 8 job reviews
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.
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Managers are respectful
Do people at Argyll And Bute Council feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 5 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.
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Argyll And Bute Council ranks joint 95th to work for in public sector
- 87= HMRC
- 95= Argyll And Bute Council
- 95= Nottinghamshire County Council
Pay ranges at Argyll And Bute Council
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£15.16–22.04 per hour
Argyll And Bute Council job reviews
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Best thing
Working with young people.
Worst thing
Dealing with pushy parents.
Dealing with QIOs and Inspectors.
Dealing with people telling you how you should be doing your job.Teacher, December 2020
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Best thing
Set shift pattern. Good team. Very little stress.
Worst thing
Inequality. No training to progress up the ladder.
Port operative, January 2021
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Argyll And Bute Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.
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