River Island
- UK
- Fashion retailers
Good Jobs Score
Our assessment of how good the jobs are at River Island, based on what 36 employees have told us.
Before you apply for a job at River Island, know what it’s really like…
We’ve surveyed 36 current employees about their job at River Island. They’ve told us their hourly pay rate, staff discount, and much more.
Hourly pay rates
| Stores | £7.40–8.89
From 20 hourly employees |
| Warehouses | £9.30–11.25
From 7 hourly employees |
-
Pays less than the Real Living Wage
Pays less than the Real Living Wage
CloseWhat River Island employees say
69% of people report they are paid less than the Real Living Wage for their location
Based on 29 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, your hourly pay should cover the real cost of living.
The Real Living Wage is calculated based on what it actually costs to live in a particular location.
It is currently £9 per hour across the UK and £10.55 per hour in London.
It is calculated each year by a charity called the Living Wage Foundation.
Not great -
People under 25 get paid less than everyone else doing the same job
People under 25 get paid less than everyone else doing the same job
CloseWhat River Island employees say
73% of under 25s report being paid less than the Government’s National Living Wage of £8.21 per hour
Based on 15 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you should be paid the same hourly rate if you’re doing the same work, no matter how old you are.
In the UK, the National Living Wage and the National Minimum wage are different depending on how old you are. The current rates are available on GOV.UK.
Not great -
People get paid every four weeks
People get paid every four weeks
CloseWhat River Island employees say
80% of people report they get paid every four weeks
Based on 30 employee responses
-
People get paid accurately and on time
People get paid accurately and on time
CloseWhat River Island employees say
89% of people report they got paid accurately and on time in the last 6 months
Based on 28 employee responses
Good
Is your job a good job?
💰How does your pay compare to jobs nearby?
⏱Could you get better shifts or more hours?
👉Take our survey and see how your job compares
Hours
-
This employer uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
This employer uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
CloseWhat River Island employees say
- 40% report having low hours contracts (less than 16 hours)
- 20% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 40% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 30 employee responses
-
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
CloseWhat River Island employees say
93% of people report working about the same number of hours they’re contracted for each week
Based on 29 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Excellent -
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
CloseWhat River Island employees say
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours
Based on 30 employee responses
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.
Excellent -
There’s no consistency in when people get their schedule
There’s no consistency in when people get their schedule
CloseWhat River Island employees say
People report getting their schedule at different times
Based on 28 employee responses
Why this matters
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.
Not great -
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat River Island employees say
69% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shifts at the last minute
Based on 29 employee responses
Good -
Only some people get enough choice over which shifts they work
Only some people get enough choice over which shifts they work
CloseWhat River Island employees say
54% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 28 employee responses
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Not great
Benefits
-
Most people find it easy to book holidays
Most people find it easy to book holidays
CloseWhat River Island employees say
66% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 29 employee responses
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
Workplace
-
Most people feel stressed here
Most people feel stressed here
CloseWhat River Island employees say
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 27 employee responses
Not great -
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat River Island employees say
54% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 26 employee responses
Good -
Students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying
Students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying
CloseWhat River Island employees say
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying
Based on 10 employee responses
Why this matters
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.
Excellent -
Only some people get enough training when they start
Only some people get enough training when they start
CloseWhat River Island employees say
54% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 28 employee responses
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.
Not great -
Most people are given support to progress here
Most people are given support to progress here
CloseWhat River Island employees say
In the last year, 60% 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 role
Based on 30 employee responses
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.
Good -
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
CloseWhat River Island employees say
41% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 27 employee responses
Why this matters
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.
Not great -
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
CloseWhat River Island employees say
92% 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 26 employee responses
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.
Bad
Is your job a good job?
💰How does your pay compare to jobs nearby?
⏱Could you get better shifts or more hours?
👉Take our survey and see how your job compares