Publix recognized on Fortune's Best Companies to Work For list
Publix made Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the 27th year in a row, making it one of only four companies to appear on the list every year since its inception.
"Our associates are the key to perpetuating the Publix culture and helping create an environment that makes Publix a great place to work," said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. "We are proud our associates continue to consider us an employer of choice year after year."
With the company's focus on promoting from within and stock-ownership programs, Publix associates are given opportunities to grow and advance in their careers while becoming owners of the largest employee-owned company in the United States. Publix also encourages its associates to be involved in their communities, providing opportunities throughout the year to volunteer.
Methodology
Great Place To Work is an organization that aims to promote and enhance workplace culture. Every year, they survey employees working for companies that have a Great Place To Work Certification and at least 1,000 people working for them in the United States. The survey gathers employee feedback about their company's culture, measuring processes that build trust in leadership, bring co-workers together and develop company loyalty. Based on this survey and an essay submission, the organization partners with Fortune to share the rankings.
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,373 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. In addition, Publix's dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company's newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.
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