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royalmail.comBased on responses from 1,667 employees at Royal Mail.
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
Based on data from 223 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Most people are paid a living wage.
Based on data from 204 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Most people are paid above average for their job.
Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
Based on data from 203 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2019 and June 2022.
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
Based on data from 205 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
Based on data from 182 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
Based on data from 116 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Most people enjoy their job.
Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Some people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 211 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Only some people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 228 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
Based on data from 203 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
Based on data from 211 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2022.
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.
Royal Mail ranks joint 2nd to work for out of delivery companies.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 4 July 2022.
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Pay and conditions are industry leading and we're unionised. It's possible to take career breaks up to two years. There's usually plenty of overtime.
Annual leave has to be booked over a year in advance and you're not guaranteed the weeks you want. We're understaffed and can't complete our jobs properly. It's stressful taking your rest day and annual leave as your round will be left uncovered. They only take on part time staff and getting made up to full time can take years, even if you always work a full time week. Smaller offices implement overtime bans which isn't ideal if you rely on it. If you don't have your own round you don't get the rota until the Friday before so making plans is impossible.
Royal Mail Employee, February 2022
Being left to do the job how you want.
Lack of support, extra work added with no extra pay, extremely hard to get holiday off, no benefits or perks, extremely poor communication about changes in the company and company policies being abused and changed constantly
Royal Mail Employee, June 2022
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