Graybar reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,261 total reviews)
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Kathleen M. Mazzarella

63% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Graybar has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Graybar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews
3.0
Oct 2, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great well-known company with tons of training and networking opportunities

Cons

What you’re selling is tough. It would help to have some background in electrical equipment. Over 150,000 products you have to learn. Essentially you’re just not getting paid enough for what you have to know and do. I also know a majority of employees are hourly

5.0
Sep 30, 2024

Amazing Workplace

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly team-oriented environment where everyone cooperates to learn and strive for success.

Cons

No starbucks in the office.

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Graybar Response
1y
We value hearing from our employees and want to thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear that you appreciate our team-oriented environment, which is a core aspect of our company culture. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you continue to find success and fulfillment as part of the Graybar team. If you'd like to share more feedback, please reach out to our HR team.
1.0
Sep 20, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits are decent, medical and dental are reasonable. Pay is not too bad either. Vacation is also pretty fair.

Cons

How much time do you have? This was the most toxic place I have ever worked and I am in my 50's. I worked there 1.5 years. The management is by far the worst I have seen in a very long time. That is where the toxic behavior starts. The CSM does not know how to speak with people. She basically throws her words at you and you are just supposed to deal with it and do what she says. They harass some employees for doing certain things while turning their head an allowing others to do the same things. Which of course breeds resentment within the office. They allow employees to snitch on one another and base their reviews on that information. They allow bullying as well, even when it is reported they do nothing about it. They preach team environment, but it is the farthest thing from it... The company as a whole also always gives lip service on life work balance and that is not at all the case. The CSM doesnt allow people to WFH when needed and some people have WFH days already in place and they are not allowed to change them for any reason. She is very rigid and has a my way or highway attitude with the employees. This company leaves a lot to be desired. At least this location. When people give notice she makes them leave and does not let them finish their 2 weeks out. If they make an offer move on to the next one... You wont be missing out, I promise.... Also not a very diverse company if that is what you are looking for.

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Graybar Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your time at Graybar did not meet your expectations. We strive to maintain a positive and professional work environment and value your feedback. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please feel free to email reviewfeedback@graybar.com.
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