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Sayers is a bakery in the North West of England.

sayersthebakers.co.uk
5.7

Rating based on 16 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Sayers

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Sayers pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    36% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 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 current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Sayers pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Sayers do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 2023.

    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

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Sayers worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and April 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Sayers?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    40% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 2023.

    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.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Sayers managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    73% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and April 2023.

    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.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Sayers feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Sayers?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Sayers enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 2023.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Sayers recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Sayers?

    Most people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% 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 December 2021 and July 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.

  • Okay
  • Head office only partly understands what’s happening

    Do people think Sayers head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    64% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and July 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.

Handy to know

How are people paid?

82%
by the hour
18%
an annual salary

Based on 11 Sayers employees

What contracts are people on?

10% report having zero hours contracts.
10% report having low hours contracts. (less than 16 hours)
20% report having part time contracts. (16-35 hours)
60% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 10 Sayers employees