WESCO International Reviews

Current Employee – been working at WESCO International full-time

Pros – The people are great to work with, from the global account managers, down to the individual branches - WESCO deeply cares for employees, and their well-being. There are a lot of really intelligent and passionate people working here that make the job exciting and fulfilling. The employee benefits are slightly better than some other organizations - but I wouldn't say they're awesome. Management is in general very accessible, and there seems to be plenty of job openings popping up all the time.

Cons – The fact that branches are independent of the central organization makes for a very complicated business model. With all the acquisitions as well, and high turnover rates at the branches - it can be difficult to manage customer expectations from the central HQ. Branches also don't work together as much as they should (even though they're supposed to), and it seems like we are constantly at odds internally because of the independence of the branches to charge other branches and divisions within WESCO to share products between them.

Advice to Senior Management – Make branches share products within the organization just like they do with the distribution centers. Branches should not be trying to make a profit off another when we're all on the same team.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at WESCO International full-time for more than a year

Pros – World wide branches...decent benefit package...leader in the electrical industry.

Cons – Below average salary for industry to go along with no annual review for merit raises...not enough uniformity across the board. Even though customers drive your business WESCO allows customers to dictate how they do business.

Advice to Senior Management – Regional and district managers should make more regular trips the branches they are in charge of. If there is one thing I learned during my 14 years in the Marine Corps it is that people like to see the C.O. It gives them a feeling that they care about what is happening. I have seen my Regional Manager once in the last year. There are only 7 branches in my region.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at WESCO International full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Unlimited growth based on performance

Cons – consistent sales pressure to increase in an acct mgr role.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at WESCO International full-time for more than a year

Pros – Outstanding training in new technologies, ability to network with many different people and manufacturing markets

Cons – Not a friendly environment for female engineers

Advice to Senior Management – Become more diversified and accepting of women in Outside Sales positions

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at WESCO International as an intern for less than a year

Pros – At the time I worked with them they were in the fortune 500 and we moving in a good direction. Their Headquarters is oddly located but is a very nice office space.

Cons – They were not fully committed to initiatives that they started and funding was not budgeted and therefore fluctuated with financial performance of the firm.

Advice to Senior Management – Make a stronger commitment to cost cutting through sustainability. Do more budgeting and do not pull funds from projects that will add value.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at WESCO International full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Casual work environment, good benefits.

Cons – Poor leadership by senior management.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at WESCO International

Pros – Wesco is a good place to work

Cons – Red tape can slow down processes

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at WESCO International

Pros – Growing company that has done well at diversifying itself. Nice co-workers. Taking steps to improve the work environment. Will soon have many employees retiring, which means lots of opportunity for younger employees to advance.

Cons – Poor leadership in the operations end, especially in the legacy branches. Resistant to invest in I.T. improvement, and when they do, they do a poor job of implementing. Very limited training and development opportunities.

Advice to Senior Management – Stop living in a bubble and go and see first-hand some of the real-world challenges your employees are facing. Invest in technology improvements. Set clearer expectations, roles and responsibilities, and policies.

Keep improving / investing in H.R. functions.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at WESCO International

Pros – Co-workers are probably the best reasons i would say to work at Wesco

Cons – I bgelieve Wesco should give more cost of living raises in aspect to todays economy

Former Employee – worked at WESCO International

Pros – They are very flexible and will give you time off when needed. Also, I might add, they have very good benefits to serve you and your family. cheap insurance but very good

Cons – paid every two weeks I think should be revert back to every week especially during times like these when the economy is still recovering. two weeks is okay, but there is a good chance u could be dam near broke after paying all the bills and putting gas in your car to get to and from work. on that blank week you may have to go to a check cashing establishment to get money til next pay day. It's very hard on people who don't get paid much $10.00hr compared to people who get paid good$14.00$-16.00. people who get paid a lot can maybe afford to survive 2 weeks but for people who get paid a little it can be a struggle if they don't manage well. And this is after taxes I'm talking about. And lastly, the bonuses I didn't see within the company I think is pitiful. All this money is being made and people working very hard yet, no end of year compensation. I guess when you are the CEO you only look out after your own people at the top.........

Advice to Senior Management – Hear the people working within your company. Have some heart

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend