Barker and Stonehouse

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Barker and Stonehouse is retailer. They sell furniture.

barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
5.0

Based on responses from 10 employees at Barker and Stonehouse.

About jobs at Barker and Stonehouse

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Barker and Stonehouse pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and March 2023.

    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 new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.

    The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.

    Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.

    On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Bad
  • 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

    80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and March 2023.

    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

    Bad
  • 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 March 2020 and March 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

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

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    50% 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 March 2020 and March 2023.

    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.

  • Bad
  • Most people don’t get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Barker and Stonehouse?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 80% 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 March 2020 and March 2023.

    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.

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