This is a generic discussion thread to capture comments about potential W.W. Grainger layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

I left Grainger - Since doing so, I see it continually going downhill in terms of employee retention and satisfaction. They never seemed to realize (or care) what the effect that turnover and reducing employee benefits like the PST truly has on... —  read more 

Might be specific to their Chicago and Lake Forest locations, but it is not uncommon for Grainger to explicitly announce that no layoffs are planned and then "reorganize" departments in such a way that many people end up having to reapply for their... —  read more 

How much is enough???

After 30+ years of service and being laid off, it is sad to see that a once great company who used to care about their employees like family, has fallen to such a low level. William Wallace Grainger must be rolling in his grave to see how his once... —  read more 

Once the economy is back on track, I'd like to re-apply for my old job. Will there be an issue due to severance I received when I was laid off? I know many feel differently, but I really loved my job at GWW and getting the walking papers was a... —  read more 

Post any information about potential or actual W.W. Grainger Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

And I'm in sales. Hard to believe after all these "we are working hard to ensure job continuation for our employees". Grainger is 100% kool-aid. They could have cut my salary or furlough us, instead, they decided to lay us off. Some with more than 30... —  read more 

I see that there is a current program where folks can volunteer to not work and not be paid to handle their family needs. The email mentions that people doing (not working and not getting paid) that this will be potentially helping Grainger by... —  read more 

What is your opinon about what needs to be done next?

A lot of grainger location down to 2 people on a daily basis. Very difficult with no back up when needed. Some branches should close to allow more growth for the bigger city branches. Positions used to be fun and very busy all day. Now we have... —  read more 

Do you know there is a plan to grow headcount, how many employees currently work here? How about the HQ at Lake Forest?

Make a prediction and tell us what you think about W.W. Grainger Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

So, just looking through the past few annual reports, branch traffic is on a downward spiral (will calls especially). The local store in my hometown now as 3 employees working at it (several years ago there were 9 full-time employees). At this rate... —  read more 

Is this going to be an interesting year as it relates to W.W. Grainger Layoffs in 2019?

New leaders are BUILDERS. unlike the old school cre takers who created the mess m

Things are not good, do not listen to what executives are telling you - be ready for anything but I hear that we might have job cuts in Lake Forest.

Board finally woke up or did Ryan a very smart guy decided to take the MEGA $$$ and run History will show he led the decline Grainger is at least five years behind & on the way to becoming THE NEXT SEARS Not so sure Board or DG have a clue on how to... —  read more 

The current leadership team lacks emotional intelligence and actually touts their "excitement" in the same breath as they announce that they are committing over a 50% role reduction and that current employees will be required to apply for the greatly... —  read more 

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Amazon is hiring Grainger is laying off Amazon stock price rising Grainger stock price being prop up by buybacks Grainger invites you to golf Amazon has lower prices Government is Amazon largest cloud customer Goal is to leverage and add MRO Amazon... —  read more 

I am watching the organizational direction and have engaged multiple employees former and current. Grainger is moving quickly away from what made it a destination for top talent meaning it is no longer about it's own people. Moreover its about key... —  read more 

Product management, indirect procurement inventory and supplier performance all have to reinterview for their jobs, this has become the new normal many of these groups have gone through layoff process multiple times over the last five years. You have... —  read more 

Like wildfire per Barrons Ryan & Jardin have left the battlefield

Now going to 6 groups globally more layoffs coming Still nowhere near taking the cost out they committed to .....

wat is happaning to the Sourcing department?

Reality is, Grainger is can't keep up with the competition b/c they are way to late in the game. They no longer have the ability to not accept price increases from the mfg's like they did in the past when they were the only major player in the game... —  read more 

Alliances are the key to survival GWW 20th century businesse model is obsolete Disrupters are eating middlemen alive GWW will be another Sears if they don’t quickly adapt.

Looks like Grainger finally has a leader Who is up to cleaning the mess he inherited

Any truth to Rumor DG is having secret talks with HD Supply ,HD & Others about threat of AMZN & how to survive by joining forces

11.4% share price drop in ONE DAY! $25 drop per share... Congrats guys!!! That's on the United level. That's just sad.

There is a God our prayers answered Ryan , Jardin Finally leaving, 😭😩😅😭😄😄😄 Will the Board see they do not get golden parachutes. ? Or are they blind to the damage they have done to hard working loyal employees . Probably NOT Like Dave Grainger & Jim... —  read more 

GWW. In downward spiral AMZN is approaching $1000 AMZN is driving GWW to lower prices Top 1% continues to dump stock Don't worry Jim Ryan has a committee keeping an eye on AMZN . It painful to watch this once awesome company decline

What is the likelihood of W.W. Grainger layoffs in Lake Forest in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

Used to be cool - good work, good pay. Things have changed, people are leaving in droves... Our Part-time folks have now had their breaks taken away from them Management makes every effort to you you the employee under the hours needed that allows... —  read more 

Winds of change comming.

LOOK OUT ---- stock about to break 200day moving average Top 1 % insider sells shows a lack of confidence they can turn things around Good old boys. --Board seems to not be aware or lack the balls to get involved Sad to watch !

Grainger & Slavik families have a exit plan like top 1% or they have no Idea GWW is going down . If it's the latter they should FIRE their financial managers A good analyst getting behind the SCREEN could expose the BS in a few days I only have a few... —  read more