Great benefits, but culture has changed - Anonymous employee Grainger Employee Review

3.0
Jan 28, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits and salary range was decent

Cons

The culture changed to "do more with less" several years ago, and management changes were rampant. The company motto states that employees are the most important asset, but it felt less and less like that as the years went on. There was constant fear of job loss, and the transparency went down to nothing. Email after email of management leaving the company, many people I know personally let go and many jobs now moved to Phoenix, AZ. This used to be a company that had very low turnover rates and high employee satisfaction. The employee satisfaction surveys kept getting lower and lower while leaders expected more and more.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Having worked for several other companies throughout my career, I can honestly say that Grainger provides the best employee training and development I've experienced. The amount of time, effort, and resources they invest in helping employees succeed exceeds every other company I've worked for combined. Grainger is committed to making sure everyone has the same opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. The company provides the tools, training, and support needed to build a successful career. The opportunities are there for everyone—you just need to ask questions, take initiative, and seek them out. Managers and teammates are supportive, and the overall culture encourages continuous learning and personal growth. In addition to the excellent training, Grainger offers a positive work environment, strong benefits, and a culture built on teamwork, safety, and customer service.

Cons

As with any large organization, some processes can take time due to multiple levels of approval. Workloads can also be demanding during busy periods, but the support from coworkers and leadership helps make those times manageable.

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