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gs-associates.co.ukRating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Gs Associates
Pay
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Gs Associates pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
80% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and February 2024.
Why this matters
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.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Gs Associates pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% 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 September 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Gs Associates do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
45% 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 May 2022 and February 2024.
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
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Gs Associates worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Gs Associates?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
36% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and January 2024.
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.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Gs Associates managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
91% 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 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Gs Associates?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and February 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel treated with respect
Do people at Gs Associates feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and January 2024.
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.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Gs Associates?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Most people don’t enjoy their job
Do people at Gs Associates enjoy their jobs?
Most people don’t enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and February 2024.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Gs Associates recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
82% 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 May 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Gs Associates?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
90% 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 May 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Gs Associates?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 82% of people report not 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 data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Gs Associates head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% 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 May 2022 and February 2024.
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.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Gs Associates is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
91% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and February 2024.
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.
How Gs Associates ranks
Gs Associates ranks joint 15th to work for out of cleaning companies.
- 13= Nviro
- 15= Gs Associates
- 15= CleanTEC Cleaning Services
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 Gs Associates employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 Gs Associates employees