What it’s like working at Big Yellow

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Not great

No career progression

Are people given support to progress at Big Yellow?

Only some people are given support to progress here

How we know this
In the last year, 60% 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 information from 5 job reviews

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.
People don’t recommend their team

Do people at Big Yellow recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team

How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based 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.

Good

People aren’t stressed

Is it stressful to work at Big Yellow?

Most people don’t feel stressed here

How we know this
60% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work
Based 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.
People are paid market rates

Does Big Yellow 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 do
Based 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.
Well informed about head office

Do workers feel well informed about how Big Yellow is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing

How we know this
60% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on information from 5 job reviews

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.