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J D Wetherspoon
J D Wetherspoon has been certified as one of Britain's Top Employers 2013. Independent research into its employee offerings showed this company has outstanding working conditions. On this page you will find out exactly what makes it one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
From the research by the CRF Institute
The Top Employers Certification is awarded only to organisations that meet the highest standard in Human Resources (HR). The research assesses all critical areas of HR management of the participating organisations. The research showed that J D Wetherspoon has outstanding employee offerings and thus qualified for the exclusive Top Employers certification. The research
Communication Channels
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Brainstorming sessions
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Formal sessions
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Works groups or works councils
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Special access to CEO/Leadership
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Suggestions box/email
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Instant messaging (e.g. MSN/Skype/Connector)
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Special/social events
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Employee surveys
Development Programmes
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Internship programmes
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Graduate development programmes/traineeships
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Talent management/high performer programmes
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Leadership development programmes
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Coaching/mentoring programmes
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Peer support programmes
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Job rotation programmes
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General training programmes
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Industry-related/job-specific training programmes
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Self-selected training programmes
Benefits
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Car/travel allowance
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Phone/smartphone allowance
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Laptop
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Childcare facilities/vouchers
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Home Internet connection
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Health insurance
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Meal subsidies or subsidised canteen services
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Sabbatical/approved extended leave of absence
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Extended maternity leave/payment
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Study leave
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Study (financial) support
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Pension scheme
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Overtime pay
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Performance-related bonuses based on individual/team performance
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Profit sharing/variable pay based on the organisation’s performance
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Share options
Flexible Working Conditions
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Compressed working hours
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Job-sharing
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Part-time working
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Flexi-time working
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Sabbatical/career break
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Self-rostering
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Term-time working
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Time off in lieu (TOIL) /Time-for-time
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Telecommuting/working from home
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Reduction in company travel
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Special leave for parents
About the company
J D Wetherspoon owns and operates 875 pubs and 25 hotels throughout the UK. It aims to provide a friendly and comfortable atmosphere in its pubs, serving high quality, competitively priced food and drinks all day. Based in Watford, the company employs more than 29,000 full- and part-time staff.
Facts and figures
| Industry: |
Food & Beverage |
| Number of employees: |
28500 |
“J D Wetherspoon recognised the potential in my ability”
"I joined the company in April 2009 as a bar associate in Liverpool City Centre. I worked my way through the training programmes quite quickly before becoming Pub Manager in January 2012, achieving a nationally recognised NVQ in hospitality along the way."
"I now run a very busy and successful pub for the company, along with my own team of excellent managers and staff. J D Wetherspoon recognised the potential in my ability and helped it flourish – for that I would recommend them to anyone."
Nathan McGovern, Pub Manager, joined J D Wetherspoon in 2009
“When you are employed with JDW, the sky is the limit with what you can accomplish”
"I have been an employee with J D Wetherspoon for 13 years now and I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I began working as a part-time bar associate in my local pub, and I have worked my way up to the position of Area Manager, taking charge of eight pubs within my Region. This is thanks to the dedication and commitment that JDW gives to developing skills and promoting internally within the organisation. The company looks after its employees and offers excellent benefits and rewards, from our monthly bonus to various employee discounts. "
"The training and progression opportunities given to JDW employees is second to none within the licensed trade and indeed the hospitality sector. It has helped push me to better myself in every aspect of my job role and I would highly recommend JDW as employer to others. The level of professionalism and pride which the company takes within itself encourages employees to be the best they can be. When you are employed with JDW, the sky is the limit with what you can accomplish."
Helen Dumbreck, Area Manager, joined J D Wetherspoon in 2000
“We are a big investor in talent at all ages and give employees the opportunity to ‘learn and earn’”
"Working at Wetherspoon is fast paced, hard work and also a lot of fun. We aim to attract and retain the best employees by investing in pay and benefits, training, career development and by giving people a real say in the way that the business is run. All employees receive a weekly email from the CEO and are encouraged to send in their comments and suggestions. Employees also benefit from a dedicated employee website for company news, payslips, rota publishing and e-learning. We support the approach of continued investment in employee training and career development to secure the long-term future of the company. We are a big investor in talent at all ages and give employees the opportunity to ‘learn and earn’ – gaining recognised qualifications alongside paid work experience."
"Wetherspoon is serious about the responsibilities to the communities it serves. We are a long-standing supporter of the charity CLIC Sargent and their largest single fundraiser, raising more than £1m a year and £7m to date. We are also committed to reduce, reuse and recycle as much waste as possible through our dedicated recycling centre, glass collection and also initiatives such as sending food waste for anaerobic digestion."
Su Cacioppo, Personnel & Legal Director, J D Wetherspoon
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