CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:
GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and
operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions,
received recognition from The Women's Choice Award for being a 2018
Best Company to Work for Millennials. The award acknowledges
companies that help millennial women grow professionally and
advance their careers, while also catering to their lifestyle.
The Women's Choice Award for "Best Companies to Work For"
reflects the needs and preferences of women based on publicly
available data. Criteria is based on factors which include:
outstanding female representation, work-life balance benefits, time
off and vacation days, maternity support, professional development
and wellness benefits – among others.
"Receiving recognition for being a Best Company to Work for
Millennials is a testament to our ongoing commitment to creating an
inclusive workplace and a great team member experience," said
Grainger Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer,
Joseph High. "The Women's Choice
Award makes Grainger part of a distinguished network of companies
across America that are committed to empowering their team members,
and by doing this, we create a culture where dedicated, talented
people can thrive regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, veteran status, disabilities or
backgrounds."
Grainger's team member benefits are designed to meet diverse
needs and support health, well-being and work-life balance. Team
members are given access to general health and wellness management
resources, online support communities, a 24-hour nursing hotline
and other resources to get timely, health-related advice. In
addition, Grainger provides variable health coverage, time off,
retirement savings and a variety of other health and wellness
programs.
Grainger also has eight Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that
foster team member engagement and help them share information,
ideas, experiences and resources. Approximately 3,500 U.S. team
members participate in Grainger's BRGs, which includes a Women's
BRG aimed at helping professional women, through purposeful
interactions, continue to build the skills, confidence and network
they need to be successful in their current and future roles, while
creating a safe and inclusive community environment.
To view the full list of awarded companies, visit
https://www.womenschoiceaward.com/best-companies-for.
To learn more about a career at Grainger, visit
https://jobs.grainger.com.
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2016 sales of $10.1 billion, is North
America's leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair
and operating products (MRO), with operations also in Europe, Asia
and Latin America.
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