Tiso

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Tiso is a Scottish outdoor retailer. They sell camping equipment, clothing, footwear and outdoor sports equipment.

tiso.com

Rating based on 20 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Tiso

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Tiso pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    60% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 2024.

    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 ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.

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

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  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Tiso pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    40% 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 February 2023 and December 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Tiso get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Tiso?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

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

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Tiso?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

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

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

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

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Tiso get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    91% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Tiso?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    55% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 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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  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Tiso recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    55% 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 February 2023 and December 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.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Tiso?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

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

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Tiso 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

    70% 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Tiso is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    82% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 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 Tiso ranks

Tiso ranks joint 177th to work for out of retailers.

  1. 177= Mountain Warehouse
    5.9
  2. 177= Tiso
    5.9
  3. 177= Boyes
    5.9

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.

Tiso job reviews

  • Best thing

    Get to be around and sell things I'm interested in. Not too stressful and great benefits and staff discount.

    Worst thing

    Not the easiest to swap shifts.

    8.0

    Sales assistant at Tiso, February 2022