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E.W. Grobbel Sons

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E.W. Grobbel Sons Detroit reviews

3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)
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Jason Grobbel

70% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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11 reviews
2.0
6 Aug 2025

Don't do it

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and benefits ,

Cons

Job is solely for young people, young ladies get treated really well, and the young men are mngmnts friends,

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E.W. Grobbel Sons Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you found value in the pay and benefits, and we’re sorry your overall experience didn’t meet expectations. Creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and treated fairly is important to us, and we take feedback like this seriously as we continue to improve. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you all the best moving forward.
3.0
27 May 2024

Poor work life/balance

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Weekly pay, decent bonuses, healthcare benefits.

Cons

Favoritism, nepotism, 10 hour shifts, physically demanding and limited assistance for it at many times, mandated 6 day work weeks on season. Responsibilities and expectations for same positions vary widely from person to person.

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E.W. Grobbel Sons Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your continued commitment over the years. We appreciate your recognition of our pay, bonuses, and benefits. We understand that long hours, seasonal demands, and physically demanding work can be challenging, and we take feedback around consistency, support, and work-life balance seriously. Input like this helps guide ongoing conversations about staffing, training, and leadership expectations. We appreciate your honesty and your dedication to the work you do.
4.0
1 May 2024

Interesting Job

Recommend
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Pros

New experiences. Learn the basics of HR and recruiting. establish professionalism and confidentiality skills.

Cons

Unsafe situations daily with candidates. Huge focus on metrics. Lots of cold-calling.

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E.W. Grobbel Sons Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for the time you spent with E.W. Grobbel Sons. We’re glad to hear the role provided valuable learning experiences and helped build foundational HR and recruiting skills. We also appreciate your honest input regarding safety, metrics, and consistency in communication. These are important areas, and feedback like this helps us continue to review and improve our processes. We wish you continued success in your career and appreciate the perspective you shared.
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