As a leading North American distributor, Graybar operates with one clear mission: to serve as the vital link in the supply chain, adding value for customers and suppliers with innovative solutions and services. Graybar's strategy is to sustain the organization as an independent and employee-owned company, while achieving the results that position the company as an industry leader and allows Graybar to work to the advantage of those it serves. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 1881

CEO: Kathleen Mazzarella

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Joining Graybar Electric - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Graybar Electric is that the company was prepared on their first day. Graybar Electric employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	100%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Graybar Electric are rated an A. At Graybar Electric most employees said they received feedback every week or once a year. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Graybar Electric.

Answer	Percent
Every week	80%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	20%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 20% of employees at Graybar Electric said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Graybar Electric employees earn $122,914. Graybar Electric ranks in the Top 30% for compensation in Saint Louis, MO. Learn More about Salaries at Graybar Electric.

Average Salaries at Graybar Electric by Department

$134k*

Engineering

$147k*

Product

$102k*

Design

$107k*

Marketing

$99k*

Operations

$60k*

Admin

$142k*

Business Dev

$102k*

Finance

$96k*

Communications

$63k*

Customer Support

$115k*

$108k*

$183k*

Legal

$145k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Graybar Electric, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Graybar Electric the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Graybar Electric, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	25%
Comp & Benefits	50%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	25%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	25%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	25%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	67%
Once a quarter	33%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Graybar Electric ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in Saint Louis, MO. 75% of employees feel as though Graybar Electric is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 67% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Graybar Electric.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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