Grainger reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(4,979 total reviews)
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87% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Grainger has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,979 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Grainger employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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5K reviews
4.0
Oct 18, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They seem to be making a good effort to retain their internal talent through career development programs and education benefit. Great profit sharing plan.

Cons

It is difficult to move up unless you are in the Lake Forest area. A little instability because of frequent reorganization.

4.0
Oct 12, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great name recognition. Clear sales approach when handling Government customers. Well engrained within the business. Great profit sharing plans and health benefits.

Cons

Sales support is an issue. The new compensation plan is very confusing (purposely maybe?) I have noticed that the compensation plans are better elsewhere.

3.0
Oct 3, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Profit Sharing, profit sharing, profit sharing..... Benefits are similar to other large companies. Hours are great. Employee discounts are great on certain items.

Cons

Lack luster middle management. People put into leadership roles with no real world experience. Promotions based on realtionships with upper management instead of experience or performance. Company changes direction every year with no real clear stategy. Worthless meeting after meeting about "Coaching to WOW" that never leads to anything more than a average review after taking on more responsibilties and leading by example.

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