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Cef
Why does Cef get a rating of 5.0?
12 Cef employees told us the following about their jobs.
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People feel stressed
How we know this
83% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 12 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.
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Breaks aren’t paid
How we know this
10% of people say they get paid breaksBased on information from 10 job reviews
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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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
How we know this
36% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 11 job reviews
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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People are not paid enough to live on
How we know this
45% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 11 job reviews
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 Real Living Wage is currently £9.30 per hour, and £10.75 per hour in London.
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People are paid below market rates
How we know this
33% of people are paid average or more than the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 12 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.
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People don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
25% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 12 job reviews
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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People don’t recommend their team
How we know this
42% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 12 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.
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People don’t get sick pay
How we know this
40% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 10 job reviews
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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Managers aren’t respectful
How we know this
45% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 11 job reviews
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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Easy to take sick leave
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 12 job reviews
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Enough training
How we know this
50% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 12 job reviews
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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Opportunities to progress
How we know this
In the last year, 55% 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 roleBased on information from 11 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.
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Easy to book holiday
How we know this
75% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 12 job reviews
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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Good for parents
How we know this
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to workBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
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Well informed about head office
How we know this
75% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 12 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.
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About
Cef is an electrical products wholesaler.
How Cef ranks
Cef ranks 26th to work for in diy and builders merchants
- 25 Jewson
- 26 Cef
- 27 Buildbase
Pay ranges at Cef
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£8.45–15.15 per hour
Cef job reviews
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Best thing
They practice what they preach
They have fantastic progression and prospects
The bonuses are really good
The benefits are excellent
The future is in your hands with the support of a great company
You get out of this what you put into itWorst thing
There aren't any.
Best job I've ever hadBranch manager, November 2020
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How are people paid?
Based on 12 employees
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