Barker and Stonehouse

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Barker and Stonehouse is retailer. They sell furniture.

barkerandstonehouse.co.uk

Rating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Barker and Stonehouse

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Barker and Stonehouse pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    80% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Barker and Stonehouse get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

Workplace

    Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Barker and Stonehouse?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Barker and Stonehouse enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at Barker and Stonehouse recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Barker and Stonehouse?

    Most people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Barker and Stonehouse?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 50% 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 role.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

How Barker and Stonehouse ranks

Barker and Stonehouse ranks 11th to work for out of Furniture Retailers.

  1. 10 Get Laid Beds
    6.6
  2. 11 Barker and Stonehouse
    6.4
  3. 12 Loaf
    6.3

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 29 March 2024.

Barker and Stonehouse job reviews

  • Best thing

    No rush, no stress,

    Worst thing

    Salary

    7.1

    Barker and Stonehouse Porter, May 2020

  • Best thing

    The driving

    Worst thing

    Doing jobs that your not contracted todo

    5.5

    Barker and Stonehouse Hgv driver, March 2020