Matalan Retail FAQ

Good part time job and great customers.

no job security with low hour contracts.

I genuinely can't think of a single pro

- they pay £5.65 p/h from 18 onwards. £4 for 16-17 y/os. pretty sure this is illegal - the managers are incompetent and known for stealing - no regard for employees personal lives, they expect you to come in without checking if you are available.

you need a complete reformation

Good support for learning and development

Say they want honesty but dont take action when moral is low and the information is passed on.

Listen and appreciate your staff

Mixed age atmosphere and get to meet lots of people

Poor management and little overtime available

Great people, sociable working environment

Limited opportunities for progression Not enough incentives for progression and rewards Can be barriers between management and employees

Engage in your employees and they will respect you more and work harder for you. Without personal rewards and incentives motivation comes from wanting to work for the people around you