The inside view from operations director Stuart Ferguson
What makes the ideal Fonehouse employee?
Someone who is driven and works well as part of a team. In retail there is a real team ethic resulting in a passionate atmosphere with everyone working together.
What sets apart working at Fonehouse from your competitors?
Fonehouse is big enough to be recognised in the mobile industry as a key player but small enough to have a very flat management structure so anyone can get on the phone and have a conversation with any of the team at head office.
How do you strive to retain your staff?
Fonehouse is currently reviewing its whole benefits policy and will start the Investors in People Programme in 2011. However, currently we have a monthly training session at head office for all retail staff.
How do you ensure your employees have a good work/life balance?
We ensure staff stick to their schedules and don’t work late unless absolutely necessary.
Founded 1994
Based Fulham, London
Number of staff 100 are employed directly by Fonehouse, of which 30-plus work in its owned retail stores. There is also a franchise programme that makes up the rest of the retail footprint, which employ about 250 people between them
Number of stores Currently 55 but with plans to increase this to 170 by the end of 2012
Number of days’ leave 20 days excluding bank holidays
Employee benefits Competitive basic salary, bonus scheme and staff discount on mobile contracts
Work ethos Positive and productive
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