Q&A With MSC Industrial Direct Employees
MSC Industrial Direct employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at MSC Industrial Direct
Customer, peer and immediate manager interaction .
Having a successful team and a happy environment
A lot of questions very thorough
Collaborative, cooperative and very insightful.
Safety issues. Someone needs to focus on that
Q&A With MSC Industrial Direct Employees
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What's the work from home policy like at MSC Industrial Direct?
You can work from home when you need to, but I don't think you can do it on a full-time basis.
Depends on what type of position you are in / what department. Overall the company is beginning to embrace work from home quite a bit.
How's the leadership on the Design team at MSC Industrial Direct?
They are mainly men and know each other for over 20+ years. Boy's club.
Not great.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at MSC Industrial Direct?
Three stage interview process.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at MSC Industrial Direct?
Apply through an associate referral
What do employees at MSC Industrial Direct think about their benefits?
The benefits are pretty competitive although the premiums have risen considerably recently.
How does MSC Industrial Direct handle HR issues?
MSC acts quickly on HR issues and seeks a resolution to even minor issues.
What should I wear for an interview at MSC Industrial Direct?
A business suit.
How long do the interviews usually take at MSC Industrial Direct?
1 month with many, many people.
What do people at MSC Industrial Direct think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Not sure. There is low moral.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at MSC Industrial Direct?
I would make clear career paths for each employee with a direct way to move up in the company.
What part of MSC Industrial Direct's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Web is growing fast.
What's the interview process like at MSC Industrial Direct?
Very strenuous and over many months with many different people.
How's the vacation policy at MSC Industrial Direct?
ok, 2 weeks per year.
How much and how often do raises happen at MSC Industrial Direct?
Once per year, but they are very low. Not even cost of living.
How common is it to switch departments or teams at MSC Industrial Direct?
The only way up, supposedly is through another department, unless you are a man.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at MSC Industrial Direct?
Work life balance is good.
How rewarding is your job at MSC Industrial Direct?
There is no upward growth for anyone but a salesMAN.
How secure do you feel at your job at MSC Industrial Direct?
There is no such thing as security.








