Pros
Flexible working hours for all lifestyles. Publicly Owned Business, everyone gets a say in the direction of the business. Carbon Neutral and Ethical strategy. Very progressive. With the correct attitude there is always a high chance to climb the ranks. 10% Staff discount which applies to all co-operative owned businesses (Food, Funeral Care, Travel, etc). Community focused strategy offers equal opportunities for employees of all lifestyles and cultures. Within the last year has shaken up all previous, redundant strategies and is ambitious to be the #1 convenience retailer by 2017, and is being pro-active in doing so as of the beginning of the 2015.
Cons
Full-time contracts sparse and full-time hours are never guaranteed. Working hours are generated by a computer system meaning sometimes working hours aren't very appealing Lack of robust training modules Business as a whole lacking talent in Managerial roles (Team Leaders, Store Managers)
