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Countrywide
Why does Countrywide get a rating of 4.8?
6 Countrywide employees told us the following about their jobs.
6 employees told us the worst thing about their job…
Find out what it is by taking the 3 minute survey.
Do your managers treat you with respect?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
How we know this
17% 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 6 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 feel stressed
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 6 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
0% of people say they get paid breaksBased on information from 6 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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People don’t recommend their team
How we know this
0% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 6 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
20% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 5 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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Uninformed about head office
How we know this
20% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 5 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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Not enough training
How we know this
40% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 5 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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Easy to book holiday
How we know this
60% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 5 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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People get proper breaks
How we know this
67% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 6 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.
How does your job compare? Take the Breakroom survey to find out.
About
Countrywide is a property company. Their services into property surveying, sales and lettings.
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How are people paid?
Based on 6 employees
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