Graybar reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,261 total reviews)
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Kathleen M. Mazzarella

63% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Graybar has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Graybar 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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1K reviews
1.0
Mar 31, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good work / life balance

Cons

Low pay Lack of training Lack of professionalism

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Graybar Response
1y
We appreciate your feedback and are glad you found a healthy work/life balance at Graybar. We're dedicated to continuous improvement in all areas, including compensation and professional development, to ensure all employees feel supported. If you’d like to share more, please email us at reviewfeedback@graybar.com.
2.0
Mar 13, 2025

Large company. Typical downfalls

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Employee owned. Stock options. Decent benefits

Cons

Horrible management. High turnover. Good Ole boys club culture

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Graybar Response
1y
Thank you for recognizing the benefits of our employee-owned model. We are proud of our employee stock ownership plan, which helps create long-term financial security. We regret that your experience with management did not reflect our commitment to professionalism and inclusivity. We’re continuously working to address turnover and ensure that our culture is welcoming and supportive for all. If you have additional feedback, please email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.
1.0
Sep 20, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are decent, medical and dental are reasonable. Pay is not too bad either. Vacation is also pretty fair.

Cons

How much time do you have? This was the most toxic place I have ever worked and I am in my 50's. I worked there 1.5 years. The management is by far the worst I have seen in a very long time. That is where the toxic behavior starts. The CSM does not know how to speak with people. She basically throws her words at you and you are just supposed to deal with it and do what she says. They harass some employees for doing certain things while turning their head an allowing others to do the same things. Which of course breeds resentment within the office. They allow employees to snitch on one another and base their reviews on that information. They allow bullying as well, even when it is reported they do nothing about it. They preach team environment, but it is the farthest thing from it... The company as a whole also always gives lip service on life work balance and that is not at all the case. The CSM doesnt allow people to WFH when needed and some people have WFH days already in place and they are not allowed to change them for any reason. She is very rigid and has a my way or highway attitude with the employees. This company leaves a lot to be desired. At least this location. When people give notice she makes them leave and does not let them finish their 2 weeks out. If they make an offer move on to the next one... You wont be missing out, I promise.... Also not a very diverse company if that is what you are looking for.

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Graybar Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your time at Graybar did not meet your expectations. We strive to maintain a positive and professional work environment and value your feedback. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please feel free to email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.
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