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
Had no idea of industry and how Grainger functioned. Came in and quickly changed the business model to call centers, staffed them who people who did not have product knowledge, disrupted customer relationships, terminated hundred of experienced staff, cut employee benefits, stop employee profit shar
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.
What it's like to work at W.W. Grainger
- Les employés de W.W. Grainger travaillent généralement 8.9 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez W.W. Grainger signalent que le rythme de travail est confortablement rapide
- Au cours d’une journée normale, les employés de W.W. Grainger ont 2 réunions
- 78% des employés de chez W.W. Grainger sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de W.W. Grainger prennent le plus souvent 15-20 congés payés et de congés de maladie chaque année
- 67% des employés chez W.W. Grainger déclarent qu’ils sont satisfaits de leur équilibre travail-vie personnelle
- Les employés de W.W. Grainger reçoivent généralement des commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail une fois par mois
- 81% of W.W. Grainger employees call their work environment positif
Q&A With W.W. Grainger Employees
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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





