Bio Products Laboratory
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Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Bio Products Laboratory 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 November 2020 and May 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.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Bio Products Laboratory get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
82% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Bio Products Laboratory 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 November 2020 and May 2023.
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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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Bio Products Laboratory workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
55% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2023.
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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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Bio Products Laboratory managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Bio Products Laboratory?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Bio Products Laboratory feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Bio Products Laboratory get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
91% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Bio Products Laboratory?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Bio Products Laboratory recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
91% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Bio Products Laboratory?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2023.
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.
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 Bio Products Laboratory employees