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Edward Lehner
28 Ratings
Pros
Great people and atmosphere, learned a lot about the company and industry (in 14 reviews)
Great work environment with people who are very willing to help at all times (in 9 reviews)
Cons
Expect upper management to be rude and passive aggressive (in 8 reviews)
Working hard and relocation is the key to getting promoted within this company quickly, not attending the Ryerson Academy (in 6 reviews)
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"Oustside Sales Rep"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
The company is willing to meet you half way with your career aspirations. Growing age of work force means several opportunities for younger employees to grow and succeed. I have only ever experienced an open door policy, and coworkers from the truck drivers to the senior management group are willing to answer questions.
Cons
Working in a business centered around buying and selling commodities can be challenging when prices go up or down. Some branches seem disjointed with others.
Ryerson 2018-03-06 14:27 PST![Ryerson Logo]()
"Not bad, but not necessarily good"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time
Pros
Offices located nationwide
Bonuses are based on office performanceCons
Company is old
Not a lot of space for movement up
Says they promote from within but actually hire from the outside all the time for higher positions/new positions opening up.Advice to Management
Even though you continue initiatives to bring in a younger, newer employees, you do very little to ensure they stick around. With a significant portion of the labor force about to retire, I would take a look at the reasons why your younger employees are leaving before you have no employees
Ryerson 2018-03-29 08:10 PDT![Ryerson Logo]()
"Powerful past and promising future!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Ryerson is a company that has a powerful legacy; 175 years in business! The organization was built on the premise of hard work, strong service and an entrepreneurial spirit. If you want opportunity, there is plenty of it as the company continues to evolve. This company is not afraid to admit where we have gaps but then gives its employees the opportunity to be part of addressing the gaps. I am proud to work at a company where you can interact with all levels of the organization. It is a roll up your sleeves culture! Ryerson is a company where you can access the CEO or senior leaders easily. Ryerson also has locations everywhere so opportunities are far reaching if you are open to making a move!
Cons
There is a legacy culture that is evolving; you have to be patient as some changes don't happen quickly.
Advice to Management
Continue to communicate; so many good things are happening in the company! Although it is a challenge to connect everyone, keep up the communication!
Ryerson 2018-03-07 06:42 PST![Ryerson Logo]()
"Full time employee"
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Neutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time
Pros
Training is a priority and most employees have been here for many years. There can be many opportunities to move up if willing to relocate.
Cons
The culture of the company is definitely very traditional. Young professionals looking for a flexible work schedule or a progressive company may be disappointed.
Ryerson 2018-01-29 19:25 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Outside sales representative"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time
Pros
Work/personal life balance. Freedom to grow and be in charge of your own success. Treated like family rather than just a body to fill a open position.
Cons
No cons that I can think of
Advice to Management
Keep on doing what your doing
Ryerson 2017-10-25 18:22 PDT![Ryerson Logo]()
"Inside Sales Rep"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time
Pros
Room to move up in company
Cons
Unprofessional management, disrespect for employees, and egotistical outside sales reps.
Ryerson 2017-10-29 17:24 PDT![Ryerson Logo]()
"ISA"
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Pros
They have a caring upper management
Cons
Salaries are a little low
Ryerson 2017-07-21 19:16 PDT![Ryerson Logo]()
"Inside Sales Representative"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time
Pros
good work environment, great people, dynamic job responsibilities
Cons
hard to advance unless your willing to move.
Ryerson 2017-07-10 07:17 PDT![Ryerson Logo]()
"Sales"
StarStarStarStarStarDoesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ryerson full-time
Pros
Good benefits and somewhat relaxed environment.
Cons
There are to many layers, no accountability, hard to accomplish a task.
Advice to Management
Hold your employees accountable.
Ryerson 2017-06-12 18:50 PDT![Ryerson Logo]()
"Ryerson"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookI have been working at Ryerson full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Good benefits, vacation time after 6 months, casual dress code, okay bonuses.
Cons
Ryerson is a great company to work for... if you are in the sales department. This is a sales driven company. Any other department will get overlooked especially the operations and procurement departments.
Management doesn't teach anything. You learn yourself. Problems are addressed, but never fixed. Hard to move up the ladder unless you want to join the academy.Advice to Management
Respect employees. Teach and give good advice.
Very old fashioned company with a lot of college grads applying for the entry level sales positions. This company needs a makeover.Ryerson 2017-05-31 16:52 PDT
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Ryerson Response
Mar 19, 2018 – HR Coordinator
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