Essendant reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(507 total reviews)
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Dave Rickard

22% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

Essendant has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 507 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Essendant employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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507 reviews
5.0
Nov 21, 2024

Accountant

Recommend
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Pros

Very flexible accounting department with a great work-life balance and variety of tasks/responsibilities.

Cons

Acquired by private equity firm so consistent consolidation and shifting of management in recent years.

3.0
Nov 15, 2024

Truck unlaod

Recommend
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Pros

Used to like the hrs

Cons

More work after you're done

3.0
Oct 16, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great people and interesting work. Lots of opportunity to senior level executives. Very collaborative and open door policy.

Cons

Once purchased by Staples, many associates were let go, teams were consolidated and strategies changed. Not the same place anymore.

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