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Argyll And Bute Council
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argyll-bute.gov.uk/homeBased on responses from 10 employees at Argyll And Bute Council.
Pay
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Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Argyll And Bute Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people find it 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
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and June 2022.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Argyll And Bute Council?
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 January 2021 and June 2022.
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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Argyll And Bute Council?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and June 2022.
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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Only some people 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 wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and June 2022.
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.
How Argyll And Bute Council ranks
Argyll And Bute Council ranks joint 84th to work for out of public sector bodies.
- 84= Croydon Council
- 84= Argyll And Bute Council
- 84= Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 4 July 2022.
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.Argyll And Bute Council 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.
Argyll And Bute Council Port operative, January 2021