Dorothy Perkins
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DismissDorothy Perkins is a fashion retailer. They sell womenswear.
dorothyperkins.comAbout jobs at Dorothy Perkins
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Dorothy Perkins pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
90% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and November 2021.
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 current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Workplace
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Most people aren’t stressed
Is it stressful to work at Dorothy Perkins?
Most people don’t feel stressed here.
How we know this
70% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and November 2021.
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 Dorothy Perkins recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and November 2021.
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 Dorothy Perkins?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and November 2021.
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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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Dorothy Perkins?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% 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 data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and November 2021.
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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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Dorothy Perkins is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
90% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and November 2021.
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.
Dorothy Perkins job reviews
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Best thing
Our team was very professional and we all worked well together. Always had contract hours and more.
Worst thing
When it was very quite not having enough to do always trying to keep busy.
Dorothy Perkins Sales assistant, April 2021