Corporate Done Right - Anonymous employee Grainger Employee Review

4.0
25 Jul 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The pay its at the top end of competitive. The work is simply defined, and simple. The benefits are unmatched, the retirement program is amazing, and there's plenty of room for upward movement if you're willing to go the extra mile.

Cons

Although it's the best one I've ever worked within, it is still a corporate environment. Expect things to seem "unfair" at times. Expect empty lip service. Expect to be told that you aren't just a number, even though you definitely are.

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4.0
6 Jun 2026
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Pros

Benefits are decent and reasonably priced. They offer a 401k match, BCBS insurance, FSA, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, and accidental D&D coverage. They also do a 3‑to‑1 match for donations to non‑religious 501(c) organizations. There’s a big emphasis on volunteering, with plenty of opportunities to get involved. The building itself is beautiful, with a free on‑site gym, a coffee shop, real trees in the atrium, a waterfall, and a large cafeteria (though the food can vary). They’re also flexible about which days you come on‑site, depending on the team’s schedule. If I needed to switch a Monday for a Thursday, it was never an issue. My manager was also supportive of remote work on days when the weather made commuting difficult.

Cons

Admins do not get an annual bonus. They're really strict on Overtime, really weird about worrying about mini costs. Like they'll spend 50k on a week-long training but freak out if people want to rent a car while being in town. Can't buy lunch for this 3 hour meeting to cut costs, but we'll drop 10k on this other thing. It's also so unfair that some people get to work remotely and others are forced to come in 3 times a week, for the exact same roles. Every meeting is basically online, so it's just silly and a power trip.

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