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eNPS Score
Q&A With W.W. Grainger Employees
Grainger understands that offering a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package is critical to attracting and retaining talented team members that get it done. At Grainger, we take pride in offering a benefits package that is among the best around. Just as our business strives to meet the changing needs of our customers, our benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members. Click here to take a look at some of the extensive benefits currently offered by Grainger.
How employees describe working at W.W. Grainger
Is there any doubt about the quality of W. W, Grainger?
Good stuff. Good stuff. Good stuff
They have great customer service
Fast service and high quality products.
it is a great company with excellent opportunities to learn and grow along with the company.
What it's like to work at W.W. Grainger
- W.W. Grainger employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
- Employees at W.W. Grainger report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at W.W. Grainger have 2 meetings
- 78% of W.W. Grainger employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- W.W. Grainger employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of W.W. Grainger employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- W.W. Grainger employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 81% of W.W. Grainger employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With W.W. Grainger Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 28
How often do employees get raises at W.W. Grainger?
Up to twice per year during mid year and year end reviews
rarely
What kind of people does W.W. Grainger like to hire?
Young - like most companies, people over 50 are a low percentage of the workforce. Grainger hire almost exclusively Hispanics and Middle easterners in certain job categories at headquarters.
young
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at W.W. Grainger?
building relationships
What is the dress code at W.W. Grainger?
business casual
How are the healthcare options at W.W. Grainger?
slim
Does W.W. Grainger drug test or do a background check?
yes
How are the dental insurance options at W.W. Grainger?
ok
What's the work from home policy like at W.W. Grainger?
not good
What benefits does W.W. Grainger provide?
medical, dental, vision, 401k
How long after an interview at W.W. Grainger does it take to hear back?
Maybe a week
What interview questions does W.W. Grainger ask?
Standard behaviors based questions.
What's the interview process like at W.W. Grainger?
Same as most Fortune 500 companies. It is along process
What part of W.W. Grainger's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Distribution is frowning the fastest while we continue to shrink our branch footprint
What do people at W.W. Grainger think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
CEO get mixed reviews mostly due to some of the changes he has had to lead the organization through.
How's the work life balance at W.W. Grainger?
Very good compar d to other jobs in the industry
How's the vacation policy at W.W. Grainger?
Fantastic start with 18 days in most cases
Does W.W. Grainger have any remote positions?
Yes
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Should I work at W.W. Grainger?
57% of W.W. Grainger employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 16% are neutral and 27% would not recommend working at W.W. Grainger to their friends.
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passive |
| 27% | Detractors |
