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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.
Most people are not paid a living wage.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and July 2022.
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.
Some people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and June 2022.
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.
Most people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
Most people got enough training when they started.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
Only some people are given support to progress here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and June 2022.
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.
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and July 2022.
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.
Cotton Traders ranks joint 22nd to work for out of retailers.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 18 August 2022.
Easy customers and tasks
Stock management and lack of understanding from head office
Cotton Traders Employee, May 2022
The people are lovely and managers are great
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
2 job openings
3 job openings
11 job openings
11 job openings
11 job openings
2 job openings
Based on 11 Cotton Traders employees
Based on 12 Cotton Traders employees