Argyll And Bute Council
Why does Argyll And Bute Council get a rating of 6.2?
5 employees at Argyll And Bute Council told us the following about their jobs.
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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
0% 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 5 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
100% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 5 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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People don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Argyll And Bute Council get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
40% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 5 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 don’t recommend their team
Do people at Argyll And Bute Council recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team
How we know this
40% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 5 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 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
60% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 5 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 to take sick leave at Argyll And Bute Council?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 5 job reviews
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Breaks are paid
Do workers at Argyll And Bute Council get paid breaks?
Usually. Most people get paid breaks
How we know this
60% of people say they get paid breaksBased on information from 5 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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People are paid market rates
Does Argyll And Bute Council pay market rates?
Most people are paid market rates
How we know this
60% of people are paid average or more than the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 5 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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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
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 5 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 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 5 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.
About
Argyll And Bute Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.
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Argyll And Bute Council ranks joint 120th to work for in public sector
- 120= Argyll And Bute Council
- 120= Devon County Council
- 120= Ealing Council
Argyll And Bute Council job reviews
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Best thing
Great relationships with colleagues
Helping othersWorst thing
Long unpaid hours
High expectationsTeacher, March 2021
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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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How are people paid?
Based on 5 employees
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