2.0
May 11, 2012
They do not promote based on competence or talent, but by "who you know."
Former employee
Northbrook, IL
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Benefits are outstanding. Some departments do a great job of developing their people, evaluating talent, and promoting accordingly. The trick is to be in one of those departments.
Cons
One's experience at Grainger is completely dependant on 2 things: what department one happens to be in; and how connected one is to management. There are pools of people that all came from several other companies and they tend to isolate positive opportunities amongst themselves. There is a hypocrisy when management preaches continuous improvement but rejects suggested changes for the better in favor of status quo.