Pros
Hardworking coworkers - associates. Excellent opportunities for relocation. Diverse company, so there are many different aspects of the business that offer opportunity. Huge network of Distribution Centers, so getting material is very fast.
Kontras
Benefits could be far better for size of employee base/company. Ferguson self insures and Blue Cross administers, so the company profits on 'providing' insurance to it's own employees. Most all associates are oblivious to this fact. Corporate management is disconnected to the actual day-to-day customer base and what they expect of Ferguson. The company continually runs on low staff levels, by design, to keep labor costs low. This is a great way to overwork and burn out associates. Market Credit Managers are no longer onsite, so telling a high profile customer that there is no one in the credit department to speak to personally and they need to call an 800 number is pretty insulting. You will be told "our assocaites are our most valuable asset" which is very true, but management actions don't follow through on this claim. Create strong work boundaries or else you will be overwhelmed. Ferguson is a 'whale' in Newport News, VA but they need to realize the entire country isn't Newport News.