Monkhouse
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monkhouse.comAbout jobs at Monkhouse
Pay
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Monkhouse 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 November 2021 and March 2023.
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 new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Monkhouse pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
90% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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 Monkhouse get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Monkhouse workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Monkhouse get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Monkhouse?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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 don’t recommend their team
Do people at Monkhouse recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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 don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Monkhouse?
Most people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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 doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Monkhouse head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and March 2023.
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.