Hawes & Curtis
Hawes & Curtis is a fashion retailer. They specialise in formalwear.
hawesandcurtis.co.ukAbout jobs at Hawes & Curtis
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Hawes & Curtis pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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 ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Hawes & Curtis pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
100% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Hawes & Curtis 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 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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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Only some people get sick pay
Do Hawes & Curtis pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Needs improving
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The job often spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Hawes & Curtis spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Yes. The job often spills into unpaid time.
How we know this
71% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and May 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Hawes & Curtis?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and May 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Hawes & Curtis workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and May 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Hawes & Curtis?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
83% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Hawes & Curtis managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and May 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Hawes & Curtis?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Hawes & Curtis feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Hawes & Curtis get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Hawes & Curtis?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
40% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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 enjoy their job
Do people at Hawes & Curtis enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
80% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and December 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Hawes & Curtis 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 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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 Hawes & Curtis?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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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Head office understands the what’s happening
Do people think Hawes & Curtis head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
67% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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 Hawes & Curtis is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
100% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and December 2025.
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.
Hawes & Curtis job reviews
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Best thing
Spemding time with colleagues and do what I like to do
Worst thing
Salary, customers and late opening times
Report this reviewAssistant manager at Hawes & Curtis, February 2024
Handy to know
Based on 6 Hawes & Curtis employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 6 Hawes & Curtis employees