Ferguson reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(2,895 total reviews)
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71% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ferguson has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,895 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ferguson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Jan 29, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

You will meet people with some of the strongest work ethics ever, because of the 50+ hours per week they have to work. They are in the same boat as you, and strong bonds are formed.

Cons

50+ hours per week. An hourly rate that is less than working retail at Christmas. Commission based on paid invoices - sales people have no control over when or what customers pay. Unrealistic sales goals. Best accounts given to favored employees. Complete lack of communication between upper management and employees. Layer upon layer of unnecessary management. Disregard for any suggestions for improvement (this actually works against you because you are being a troublemaker for not doing it the way it's been done for 50 years). No recognition, no opportunity for advancement. Benefits, pay, and amenities have been stripped away from the people who do the actual work. I could go on and on but I'm getting angry now. Just stay away. 50 hours a week at your local grocery store will be close to the same pay, and with much less stress.

1.0
Jan 19, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

I gained valuable experience in many different areas including, sales, account management and more knowledge in the plumbing industry than I ever wanted to know.

Cons

Promises made to advance but never come to pass, not much recognition for jobs well done. Having to handle customer who talk down to you all the time.

3.0
Jan 15, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Stable, excellent benefits, overall a good place to work.

Cons

Compensation NOT equal. Management trainees paid substantially more than other, non-college graduates for doing the same job. 50 hr work weeks required to achieve salary.

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