1.0
31 Oct 2020
Small Family Firm
Former employee, more than 5 years
Hadleigh, Essex, East of England, England
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
1. Friendly and safe place to work 2. Easy to get unpaid work experience for as long as you like 3. Little hierarchy except between family and non family - see below
Cons
1. Family business - All profits go to family, their work hours and holidays as they choose 2. Poor employment practices - Use of unpaid volunteers to do chargeable work, sham self employment of key staff 3. Poor management - Director micro manages and criticises staff frequently, does not listen to staff ideas, does not deal with staff issues 4. Get any agreements confirmed in writing straightaway or firm likely to change verbal agreements to your disadvantage
