Seasonal Work

SPUGGIE J · 05-11-2005, 18:41

I see from one of the pappers down there that Express gifts had trouble finding local people to do the seasonal work that they have. They have recruited a third of the required number from eastern europe to fill the staff requirements through agencies. I did not realise that there were so many jobs around Accrington that people could or would not apply for a job there. Christmas is just round the corner and yet some will not take this work to boost there income for the festive period. I did agency work for 3 years and had no problem with it as the company as in the agency classed me as full time with them so I was given the benifits that go with it. Is there a stigma on seasonal agency work or are people looking for something that pays a lot more? At the end of the day some work is better than non and with the topups from central govenment can be worthwhile so were did it all go wrong?

chav1 · 05-11-2005, 18:55

well it looks like it finaly happened

it looks like Express gifts has finaly gone through all of the people in accrington and surrounding areas willing to work

word gets round when you treat your employees like crap especialy the temps , its been over 10 years since i worked there and i would rather rub razor blades over my balls then step foot back in that place

i chose to walk out after been told it wouldnt be a good idea to goto my grandads funeral if i wanted to keep my job and ime pretty sure many more people here have simlar stories of their crap attitude towards its employees especialy the temps

SPUGGIE J · 05-11-2005, 19:00

Never worked there chav so cannot comment but if its that bad half of Accy and the surrounding area must have been through its doors.

cashman · 05-11-2005, 21:41

know loads that have worked there and they all say its crap.ALSO know somebody who couldn't get on temporary so i think the story they have put out is complete BULLS***

Sara · 05-11-2005, 21:59

I know someone who went for an interview there in July. After the interview one of the panel showed him the way out, and said to him he could do better then work there, and that he would be treat like dirt. Also the reputation they have is one that they deserve. Luckily he got offered another job so didn't need to take it.

Acrylic-bob · 05-11-2005, 22:00

Been there, done that and agree with Chav1, Express Gifts shamelessly exploit the people who work for them. The conditions are awful and the pay is worse.

SPUGGIE J · 05-11-2005, 23:39

Seem to have hit a raw nerve with this one.

Gayle · 05-11-2005, 23:42

If it affects their benefits what is the point of them working for six weeks before Christmas when they won't get much more money and they'll have to go through the whole process of claiming again straight after Christmas?

chav1 · 06-11-2005, 02:23

a fellow employee who i will not name was sacked for not looking interested enough in his work..

he was sweeping up at the time and smashed the broom over the supervisors head

god how i laughed i was surprised i didnt get sacked for enjoying it too much