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Jack Wills
Why does Jack Wills get a rating of 7.3?
6 Jack Wills 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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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 are not paid enough to live on
How we know this
0% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 5 job reviews
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 Real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour, and £10.85 per hour in London.
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People are paid below market rates
How we know this
0% of people are paid average or more than the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 6 job reviews
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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People don’t get sick pay
How we know this
0% 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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People feel stressed
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 5 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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How we know this
- 40% report getting one week notice or less
- 20% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 40% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 5 job reviews
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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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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Good choice of shifts
How we know this
67% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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No short notice shift changes
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 6 job reviews
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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Opportunities to progress
How we know this
In the last year, 67% 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 roleBased on information from 6 job reviews
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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Well informed about head office
How we know this
50% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 6 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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Easy to change shifts
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need toBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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Enough training
How we know this
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 6 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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People recommend their team
How we know this
83% 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 worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
17% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
How does your job compare? Take the Breakroom survey to find out.
About
Jack Wills is a fashion retailer. They sell fashion for women and men, inspired by British heritage brands.
How Jack Wills ranks
Jack Wills ranks joint 3rd to work for in fashion retailers
- 2 Dorothy Perkins
- 3= Jack Wills
- 3= John Lewis & Partners
Jack Wills job reviews
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Best thing
The people I work with are nice & majority of the time the customers are very appreciative
Worst thing
The low pay & lack of hours
Sales assistant, September 2019
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
The pay and struggle to get more hours
Sales assistant, September 2019
Handy to know
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 5 employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 6 employees
How are people paid?
Based on 6 employees
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