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Cotton Traders
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DismissCotton Traders is a clothing company. They specialise in casual clothing for women and men.
cottontraders.comBased on responses from 12 employees at Cotton Traders.
Pay
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Cotton Traders pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
83% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Cotton Traders 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 November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Cotton Traders?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
91% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Cotton Traders?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
73% 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 July 2020 and July 2022.
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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Cotton Traders?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
40% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and June 2022.
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 Cotton Traders recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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 Cotton Traders?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
90% 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 2019 and July 2022.
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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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Cotton Traders?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% 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 November 2019 and June 2022.
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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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Cotton Traders head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
82% 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 data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Cotton Traders is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
How Cotton Traders ranks
Cotton Traders ranks joint 22nd to work for out of retailers.
- 21 Brewers Decorator Centres
- 22= Cotton Traders
- 22= ProCook
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 18 August 2022.
Cotton Traders job reviews
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Best thing
Easy customers and tasks
Worst thing
Stock management and lack of understanding from head office
Cotton Traders Employee, May 2022
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Best thing
The people are lovely and managers are great
Worst thing
Don't get paid enough for what we do and HO don't realise how hard we work in our department
Cotton Traders Orderline operator, July 2020
Jobs by location
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2 job openings
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3 job openings
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11 job openings
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11 job openings
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11 job openings
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2 job openings
Handy to know
What contracts are people on?
Based on 11 Cotton Traders employees
How are people paid?
By the hour
100%
of people report they get paid by the hour.
Based on 12 Cotton Traders employees