Milton Keynes Council
Why does Milton Keynes Council get a rating of 6.9?
6 employees at Milton Keynes Council told us the following about their jobs.
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do people think Milton Keynes Council head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
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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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Milton Keynes Council get paid breaks?
No. People don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
17% 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 feel stressed
Is it stressful to work at Milton Keynes Council?
Most people feel stressed here
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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Milton Keynes Council?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
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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Enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Milton Keynes Council?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
67% 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 are paid enough to live on
Does Milton Keynes Council pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid enough to live on
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 6 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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Opportunities to progress
Are people given support to progress at Milton Keynes Council?
Most people are given support to progress here
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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People get proper breaks
Do people at Milton Keynes Council get proper breaks?
Most 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.
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People recommend their team
Do people at Milton Keynes Council 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 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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Milton Keynes Council?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 5 job reviews
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Good for parents
Is working at Milton Keynes Council good if you have caring responsibilities?
People say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
How we know this
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to workBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
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People are paid market rates
Does Milton Keynes Council pay market rates?
People are paid market rates
How we know this
80% of people are paid average or more than the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 5 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 get sick pay
Does Milton Keynes Council pay sick pay?
Yes. People get proper sick pay
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 6 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.
About
Milton Keynes Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.
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Milton Keynes Council ranks joint 43rd to work for in public sector
- 43= Liverpool City Council
- 43= Milton Keynes Council
- 43= West Yorkshire Police
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Based on 6 employees
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