Card Factory
- UK
- Retailers
Breakroom Rating
Our assessment of how good the jobs are at Card Factory, based on what 6 employees have told us.
Find out what jobs are really like at Card Factory…
We’ve surveyed 6 current employees about their job at Card Factory. They’ve told us their hourly pay rate, staff discount, and much more.
Hourly pay rates
| Overall pay range | £6.15–8.06
From 5 hourly employees |
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Pays less than the Real Living Wage
Pays less than the Real Living Wage
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
100% of people report they are paid less than the Real Living Wage for their location
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
Why this matters
At a good job, your hourly pay should cover the real cost of living.
The Real Living Wage is calculated based on what it actually costs to live in a particular location.
It is currently £9 per hour across the UK and £10.55 per hour in London.
It is calculated each year by a charity called the Living Wage Foundation.
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People under 25 get paid less than everyone else doing the same job
People under 25 get paid less than everyone else doing the same job
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
80% of under 25s report being paid less than the Government’s National Living Wage of £8.21 per hour
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should be paid the same hourly rate if you’re doing the same work, no matter how old you are.
In the UK, the National Living Wage and the National Minimum wage are different depending on how old you are. The current rates are available on GOV.UK.
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People get paid every month
People get paid every month
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
80% of people report they get paid every month
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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Hours
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This employer uses part time contracts
This employer uses part time contracts
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
- 100% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
Based on 4 employee responses
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
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100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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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There’s no consistency in when people get their schedule
There’s no consistency in when people get their schedule
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People report getting their schedule at different times
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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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Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
60% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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People get enough choice over which shifts they work
People get enough choice over which shifts they work
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
80% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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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60% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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.
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Benefits
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People don’t get paid breaks
People don’t get paid breaks
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
100% of people report that they don’t get paid breaks
Based on 5 employee responses
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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People only get the legal minimum amount of sick pay
People only get the legal minimum amount of sick pay
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
100% of people report that they only get the legal minimum amount of sick pay
Based on 4 employee responses
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.
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People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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.
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Workplace
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Most people don’t feel stressed here
Most people don’t feel stressed here
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
80% of people say they don’t often feel stressed at work
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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Most people recommend working with their team
Most people recommend working with their team
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60% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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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People feel treated with respect by their managers
People feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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Most people get enough training when they start
Most people get enough training when they start
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60% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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 are given support to progress here
People are given support to progress here
CloseWhat Card Factory employees say
In the last year, 100% 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 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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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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 Card Factory employees say
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more data to be sure of this finding.
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.
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