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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W.W. Grainger Retention Score

W.W. Grainger is in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 44% of employees would not leave W.W. Grainger if they were offered a job for more money while 72% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of W.W. Grainger's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 50% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks W.W. Grainger's Retention

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30%
In the Top 30% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
35%
In the Top 35% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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1st place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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B73 / 100

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Who Ranks W.W. Grainger's Retention the Highest?

Department - HR 92/100

Department - IT 82/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 81/100

Who Ranks W.W. Grainger's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 46/100

Ethnicity - Other 50/100

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 52/100

W.W. Grainger Retention At a Glance

W.W. Grainger's Retention score is rated a "B" by 422 employees. The category helps understand W.W. Grainger's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, W.W. Grainger's Retention score has remained steady at 73/100. W.W. Grainger ranks in 1st place versus 4 competitors which include Uline, Fastenal, Lowe's Home Improvement, and McMaster-Carr. The HR and IT departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Business Development and Marketing departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

W.W. Grainger's Retention score is in the Top 30% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 35% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

W.W. Grainger's Retention Trendline

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How W.W. Grainger's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	68%
No	32%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	21%
Once a month	40%
Once a quarter	7%
Once a year	14%
Never	18%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	38%
Secure Enough	23%
Neutral	31%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	8%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	7%
Once a week	22%
Once a month	21%
Once a quarter	29%
Never	21%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

W.W. Grainger's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

30%

W.W. Grainger ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

W.W. Grainger's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

35%

W.W. Grainger ranks in the Top 35% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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