Stop! Don't do it! - Material Handler Graybar Employee Review

1.0
17 Nov 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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Cons

Workers opporate forklifts while under the influence of drugs and or alcohol. Racist comments are made with little or no investigation by HR. Very few of the many sexual harrasers have been terminated. No seniority based promotion system. Minorities deemed unqualified for higher pay and positions inspire of qualifications.

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Graybar Response
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We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Graybar prides itself on its high ethical standards, so this is disappointing for us to hear. Our ethical standards include ensuring that all employees enjoy a workplace that is safe and free of harassing or intimidating behaviors. All employees are provided with multiple methods to report concerns, including through an anonymous third party hotline. If a report is made, it is investigated thoroughly, and appropriate outcomes are taken. We would like to better understand your experiences so we can work to make improvements. You can reach out to us at glassdoor.feedback@graybar.com

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