B&Q
124 job reviews
Overview of B&Q
B&Q Limited is a DIY retailer in the UK. Their head office is in Eastleigh and they have over 300 stores.
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Best thing
People I work with
Worst thing
No work - home balance
Customer advisor, September 2020 -
Best thing
everyone is friendly
Worst thing
i get put on the rota for overtime without being told
Front end advisor, September 2020
B&Q shifts and hours
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This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
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What B&Q employees say
- 10% report having low hours contracts (less than 16 hours)
- 58% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 31% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 96 employee responses
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People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
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What B&Q employees say
8% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each week
Based on 91 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
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What B&Q employees say
8% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 114 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
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What B&Q employees say
- 18% report getting one week notice or less
- 29% report getting two weeks notice
- 15% report getting three weeks notice
- 38% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 124 employee responses
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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Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
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What B&Q employees say
44% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 117 employee responses
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Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
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What B&Q employees say
64% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 113 employee responses
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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Most people find it easy to change shifts
Most people find it easy to change shifts
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What B&Q employees say
64% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 100 employee responses
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.
This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
- 10% report having low hours contracts (less than 16 hours)
- 58% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 31% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 96 employee responses
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
8% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each week
Based on 91 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
8% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 114 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
- 18% report getting one week notice or less
- 29% report getting two weeks notice
- 15% report getting three weeks notice
- 38% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 124 employee responses
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.
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
44% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 117 employee responses
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
64% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 113 employee responses
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Most people find it easy to change shifts
Most people find it easy to change shifts
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
64% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 100 employee responses
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.
B&Q benefits
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People get proper breaks
People get proper breaks
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What B&Q employees say
87% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 63 employee responses
Excellent
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
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What B&Q employees say
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 56 employee responses
Good
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People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
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What B&Q employees say
78% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 119 employee responses
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.
People get proper breaks
People get proper breaks
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
87% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 63 employee responses
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 56 employee responses
People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
78% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 119 employee responses
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.
B&Q teams and managers
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Most people feel stressed here
Most people feel stressed here
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What B&Q employees say
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 114 employee responses
Not great
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Most people recommend working with their team
Most people recommend working with their team
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What B&Q employees say
59% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 96 employee responses
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 feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
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What B&Q employees say
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 101 employee responses
Good
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Students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying
Students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying
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What B&Q employees say
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying
Based on 15 employee responses
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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People say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
People say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
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What B&Q employees say
89% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work
Based on 28 employee responses
Excellent
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Most people get enough training when they start
Most people get enough training when they start
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What B&Q employees say
57% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 118 employee responses
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 think their workplace is safe
People think their workplace is safe
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What B&Q employees say
91% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 54 employee responses
Excellent
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Most people are given support to progress here
Most people are given support to progress here
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What B&Q employees say
In the last year, 59% 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 role
Based on 121 employee responses
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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Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
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What B&Q employees say
64% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 113 employee responses
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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People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
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What B&Q employees say
23% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 104 employee responses
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.
Most people feel stressed here
Most people feel stressed here
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 114 employee responses
Most people recommend working with their team
Most people recommend working with their team
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
59% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 96 employee responses
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.
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 101 employee responses
Students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying
Students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying
Based on 15 employee responses
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
People say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
People say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
89% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work
Based on 28 employee responses
Most people get enough training when they start
Most people get enough training when they start
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
57% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 118 employee responses
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.
People think their workplace is safe
People think their workplace is safe
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
91% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 54 employee responses
Most people are given support to progress here
Most people are given support to progress here
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
In the last year, 59% 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 role
Based on 121 employee responses
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.
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
64% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 113 employee responses
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.
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
CloseWhat B&Q employees say
23% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 104 employee responses
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.
B&Q ranks joint 4th to work for in DIY and builders merchants
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