Grainger

26,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What's the Company Culture Like at Grainger?

What People Are Saying About Grainger

  • Authentic & Consistent Values: The Grainger Edge principles are codified in formal materials and actively guide behavior and decisions, including a clear emphasis on “Do the Right Thing.” Ethics programs and speak‑up expectations reinforce these values and have earned external recognition for ethical conduct.
  • People-First Culture: Company materials emphasize a welcoming, inclusive environment with Business Resource Groups and visible investment in learning, development, and well‑being. Benefits, community engagement, and development programs signal care for employees as whole people.
  • Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Teams describe cross‑functional collaboration, idea‑sharing, and experimentation aligned to “Win as One Team” and “Embrace Curiosity.” Tech and product groups highlight environments that encourage learning together to solve customer problems.

Grainger's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers company-sponsored outings

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides access to an onsite gym

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Offers a remote work program

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model