Ryerson reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(439 total reviews)
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Edward Lehner

88% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ryerson has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 439 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ryerson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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439 reviews
2.0
Aug 4, 2022

If you like politics this is your place

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fair pay and fairly good benefits

Cons

You have to be part of the right cliques to survive. It's the most political and toxic work environment I have ever seen. Company morale is at an all time low according to some current employees, and they are losing great people all of the time. If you like to play the game and can sell you will fit right in. There are way too many incompetent managers within the ranks and they keep slightly more competent employees in place to mask their inabilities and do their jobs for them

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Ryerson Response
3y
Thank you for providing your feedback for the team. If you wish to share more, please email us at careers@ryerson.com.
1.0
Jun 26, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

satisfaction of seeing high sales numbers, moving mountains of metal

Cons

exploits your hours (boss illegally will make you work off the clock by capping your overtime hours at 3)

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Ryerson Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. We take these concerns very seriously. Please know that Ryerson policy prohibits the types of actions that you allege. As such, we would like to gather additional information to ensure your concerns are addressed and fully resolved. We have an anonymous reporting system, MySafeWorkplace, which will allow you to report this matter and provide further details. MySafeWorkplace can be reached by calling 1-800-435-1171 or via the Internet at www.mysafeworkplace.com. We appreciate your time, in advance, for your assistance in resolving this matter.
2.0
Dec 8, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good starting salary, good corporate business with good benefits, nice people to work around. Has all your basics of what a company should provide but cons out weight that.

Cons

If you are applying for the current inside sales/customer service positions at Ryerson you should note that it will be your responsibility to train yourself. You will be given no materials to better help you learn, no one on one training sessions with management, no clear and concise guidelines or training material. You will basically be thrown a full customer load within a couple months of sitting with the other ISR's and learn everything about your job as it comes to you in real time and real situations and be able to do it as fast as possible. If you have no experience in the metals industry do not except them to go to great lengths to teach you about it. I was let go after eight months in the position, probably six of those I was handling a full desk of customers and five of those months i was working at home. But i was not performing the job perfectly yet so I was let go. Manager does not take any time or put any effort into helping you succeed unless you seek it out in which case she will act annoyed or frustrated that your coming to her for guidance. Just bad management skills and very cold, unhappy person. Basically terrible onboarding, excepting to much out of a new employee and toxic manager. I would not take this job if you do not have experience in the metals industry.

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Ryerson Response
5y
Thank you for providing your feedback. We have notified Human Resources of your additional commentary, but if you wish to share more please email us at careers@ryerson.com.
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