Millennials at W.W. Grainger | Comparably
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Grainger is the leading business-to-business distributor of products and services used to maintain, repair, and operate facilities. With annual revenue of $11.5 billion, we are a trusted partner to help make tough jobs easier. More than 3.5 million customers rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. read more
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Millennials at W.W. Grainger

Millennials at W.W. Grainger grade their overall culture a B; also rating it 73/100, equivalent to W.W. Grainger's overall culture as rated by all 471 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at W.W. Grainger think their company is performing well in are: CEO Rating (A+), Office Culture (A+), and Manager, (A+).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at W.W. Grainger

Millennials working at W.W. Grainger and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At W.W. Grainger, the majority of employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average W.W. Grainger employee receives 15-20 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers once a quarter outside of work. See what employees at W.W. Grainger think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited0%
20-30 days27%
15-20 days40%
10-15 days20%
0-10 days13%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly17%
Monthly0%
Sometimes67%
Infrequently0%
Never16%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at W.W. Grainger

Within Chicago, 39% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At W.W. Grainger, 50% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that W.W. Grainger is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at W.W. Grainger.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes64%
No36%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at W.W. Grainger

Employees at W.W. Grainger have ranked their perks and benefits in the Top 25% of companies within Chicago and in the Top 15% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think W.W. Grainger spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is $500 -$1000/mo. If W.W. Grainger employees had to select additional benefits not already provided it would be gym/health club membership and acupuncture. Learn about perks & benefits at W.W. Grainger.

AnswerPercent
Yes76%
No24%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes77%
No23%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
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Paid Time Off0%
Career Training0%
Decision Making80%
Fun Culture20%
Retirement Contribution0%
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Retaining Millennials at W.W. Grainger

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, W.W. Grainger employees rate their work life balance a B-. They think highly of W.W. Grainger's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded W.W. Grainger's perks and benefits an A-. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that W.W. Grainger is an excellent company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about W.W. Grainger's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes83%
No17%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
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