Fortune Names Publix One of the Best Companies to Work For – Again!
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We did it again! For 22 years running, Publix has been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. We have made this list since its inception in 1998, and that is no coincidence.
This recognition has been made possible because of the culture our associates have cultivated, along with their positive responses to an anonymous survey and Culture Audit questionnaire.
Our associates are dedicated to making Publix a place “where shopping is a pleasure,” and they don’t stop there. This type of commitment is contagious, and makes our associates proud to be with Publix. They share a passion for top quality service and products with each other and our customers. Our associates truly emulate what our founder, Mr. George, always said about working at a grocery store: “We’re not only in the grocery business, we’re in the people business.”
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked the associates (left to right) featured in the above photo, what they love about Publix, and what they believe makes it a great place to work:
Inishka, Warehouse Supervisor
“Publix believes in bringing your whole self to work. This means different things for different people, and for me it means that I can be recognized and appreciated for my contributions and all aspects of who I am.”
Michelle, Store Manager
“Publix allows me to go as far as I wish to go with my career. It’s a fun, and always changing work environment.”
Cedrick, Customer Service Staff
“The possibilities here are endless. The sky is definitely not the limit at Publix.”
Jesse, Deli Manager
“Working for Publix gives me the opportunity for greatness, which is something I always strive for. Publix helps me get there.”
Yetti, Manager in Real Estate Accounting
“What I love about Publix is that we each have the opportunity to do anything in the company, as long as we are willing to learn. Publix has always given me the tools I need to be successful.”
This year, Publix is also being recognized as one of Fortune’s “Best Big Companies to Work For.” This list features seven companies with over 100,000 employees. CEO of Great Place to Work, Michael C. Bush, shared: “These companies lead the marketplace by demonstrating how to respect and develop the full diversity of their people in a way that drives business success and helps local communities thrive.”
Our CEO, Todd Jones, is honored that Publix received this recognition. Follow us on Instagram @publix.careers to watch our story and see his special thank you message to all our hard-working associates.
https://www.instagram.com/publix.careers/
Interested in working for one of the nation’s top employers? Are you looking for a career you will love this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! We are continuously growing, and always looking for additions to the Publix family.
For employment in one of our store locations, visit our Careers page to learn how to apply. To find out about current openings in our corporate office, manufacturing and distribution centers, start your search online.
Not sure where you fit? Try our Job Match Tool. There is something for everyone, and plenty to love about Publix. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Publix is a Top-Rated Workplace for Veterans!
Publix has been named 37th of 50 Top-Rated Workplaces for Veterans in an inaugural list created by Indeed.com based on veterans’ reviews of their workplaces and contender companies’ workplace initiatives focused on supporting veterans.
David S. started at Publix as a bagger in 1986 while still in high school. He moved into corporate purchasing in 1998 and now serves as Senior Manager of Supply Chain Logistics at Publix. He recently retired from the U.S. Army Reserves after 23 years and served three tours supporting operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East as a combat engineer clearing explosive devices.
“The culture here at Publix is just so supportive.” David said. “Whenever I deployed my coworkers would send over care packages and check in on my family all the time. And when I came back after deployments, my managers took extra care to make sure I was comfortable with the position I’d be entering to ensure my transition back to civilian life was a smooth one. It really is like family working at Publix,” he said.
We are proud to be recognized by Indeed for our track record in employing veterans. We are even more proud to employ standup veterans like David and treat them like a member of the family. Because that’s what Publix is – family!
Love the idea of working for a company that celebrates veterans in the workplace but not sure where you might fit in? Try our Publix Job Match tool to hone in on the best fit for you here at Publix.
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Publix is a great place to work for women
Publix is honored to again be named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women.
We’re honored to be among the 100 companies on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces for women in 2018. We are doubly honored that this recognition is based in large part on the extent to which our female associates feel about our workplace and their ability to reach their full human potential.
This video shares the story of Shannon, one such woman who has, literally, grown up in our company and whose career has grown through newly created positions at each step of her journey into leadership here at Publix. Though Shannon’s story is unique, she reflects on an important theme here at Publix: career opportunities abound and you can embrace them and grow here.
Are you attracted to the idea of working for a company in which you are treated with fairness and respect? A company invested in you because you are invested in it? In which opportunities abound? Visit our Publix Jobs Center to search for openings in our support areas. If you are a people person and like the fast-pace of a retail career, learn more about our in-store careers here.
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We’re an Indeed Top-Rated Workplace again in 2018!
It’s official! We’ve been named one of the best -of-the-best employers out there according to Indeed’s Top-Rated Workplaces in 2018! The list is compiled from this year’s Fortune 500 list based on 72 million ratings and reviews of companies on Indeed Company Pages. Ranked at number 19 this year, Publix is the only supermarket chain on the list.
Marcy Hamrick, Manager of Talent Acquisition, said “I’m proud of this recognition and would like to thank all of the job seekers and associates who took time to review us on Indeed. Providing this type of feedback, in an open and honest manner, has helped set us apart.”
In addition to this honor, high marks given in job seeker and associate reviews prompted Indeed to recognize Publix as one of three examples of great organizational culture, among the most attractive companies for job seekers in and a best retail company to work for in 2017..
Can you picture yourself working for large customer-centric company that treats its associates right? Publix.jobs is your first stop to learn more about working here and how to apply. Head over and check us out!
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Millennials recognize Publix as a Great Place to Work!
We’re proud to announce that we’re ranked among Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list – for the third consecutive year! Millennials gave Publix high marks as an employer on more than 50 different metrics defining great workplaces – such as managers’ competence, respect and fairness in the workplace, opportunities for meaningful work, and great colleagues. To determine the ranking, the Great Place to Work Institute™ surveyed 434,000 millennials at companies that have been certified as a Great Place to Work.
Millennials currently outnumber Baby Boomers in the workforce – both here at Publix and nationwide. And while our benefits are meant to appeal to people of all ages, here are some that may be of particular interest to Millennials: training and development, a promote from within philosophy, tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling. Plus, most of our associates are also company owners – so we have shared goals as we complete our daily work. And at Publix, we are committed to sustainable practices and giving back to our communities.
“Our associates are the heart of our company,” said CEO & President Todd Jones. “We work to create an environment where our associates enjoy coming to work for the opportunities they have and the relationships they form. At Publix, we provide resources for our associates to help them develop throughout their careers.”
The full results of the Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials are available here.
Want to learn more about where you might fit in here at Publix? Let our virtual career counselor, Publix Careers Job Match, guide you.
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We’ve done it again! Publix is among Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 21st year
It’s time to celebrate!
For the 21st consecutive year, Publix has been named among Fortune’s 
100 Best Companies to Work For.” We are one of only 10 companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998.
We have our associates to thank! Because of their responses to an anonymous survey, along with a Culture Audit management questionnaire, we’ve made Fortune’s list, again. This type of recognition is an honor – and so is working along side dedicated company-owners every day. All of us focused on making Publix the premier quality food retailer in the world.
“I’m so proud we continue to be recognized as a great place to work. Our associatesmake Publix great every day, and it’s an honor to be part of the Publix family” said Todd Jones, Publix CEO & President.
Want to work at one of the nation’s 100 best employers? Publix keeps on growing and expanding. We employ more than 190,000 associates. Learn how to apply for employment in one of our stores. Or would you rather work in our corporate, distribution, manufacturing, industrial maintenance or IT areas? If so, start your search.
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Open minds, open doors at Publix
Publix founder George Jenkins knew from the start that at Publix, his associates would be treated with dignity and encouraged to speak up. He once said, “If you want people to respect you or your company, you must first show respect for them.”
Respecting the dignity of the individual means encouraging others to share their ideas and opinions, and helping them learn from their mistakes. And it’s an essential part of the Publix culture.
Diversity Manager Chris Lindo puts processes and programs in place to help make sure that happens. Although his focus is on bringing attention to groups with diverse backgrounds, his goal is for every associate to feel included and respected — regardless of ethnicity, gender, religious or political beliefs, or level of education.
Publix defines diversity as a combination of all the characteristics that make us uniquely individual as human beings. And according to Chris, our diverse backgrounds give Publix a competitive advantage. Take Chris himself, for example. He was born in Jamaica and came to the U.S. at the age of 13. He began his Publix career in 2001 as a part-time Grocery Clerk while working on his Bachelors and Master’s degrees. He joined HR in 2005 and served as an HR Investigator and then HR Legal Specialist while completing his PhD. Chris took the helm as Diversity Manager in 2013. “Through mentoring programs and internships, associates are bringing things to the table that help grow our business. We’re giving associates an avenue to express their thoughts and the opportunity to meet Publix leaders and learn more about how our company runs,” said Chris. “We want all associates to be happy, and this gives us a window into finding out what that means for more people. It’s the right thing to do, and as a company, we’re always willing to do the right thing.”
In Chris’s experience, people tend to naturally divide themselves into categories like culture or economic status. It’s his job to help bring the Publix family together. He believes through continuing to understand and respect the individual characteristics of one another, our associates will grow and our company will be stronger. After all, our differences only add to the reasons Publix is a great place to work!
Want to work for Publix, a nationally recognized diverse and inclusive organization? Publix may have a job for you! Employing more than 190,000 associates in seven states, we continue to grow and expand. For a job in one of our stores, visit this page to learn how to apply. For job openings among our corporate, distribution, manufacturing, industrial maintenance or IT areas, start your search here.
This is a guest post written by Michele from our Corporate Communications Team. Look for more guest posts in the future!
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20 answers to your Publix career-related questions here!
Today we hosted an Ask-A-Recruiter event on our Facebook page and it occurred to us you might have a question that someone else already asked! Below you’ll find 20 questions our Facebook fans asked that a trio of Publix recruiters replied to. Who knows, it may be similar to a burning question you’ve had. If it’s not, just post leave your question as a comment below this thread and we’ll do our best to answer it!
Q: Can you be hired on as full time from the start? If your already currently a full time manager in grocery retail?
A: Hi! Publix does have full-time and part time opportunities available. Since Publix is a “promote within” company, our store management roles are generally only open to current associates.
A: The timeline for that store is not yet announced, sorry! Check this link from time to time for updated information.
To learn more about pharmacy openings, go here and you’ll be able to search for positions in various areas. If you don’t see one you’re interested in, be sure to sign up for a job alert at the bottom under “watch our jobs!”10
Panhandle, have we got some jobs for you!
Publix is gearing up for a bustling spring and summer in the Panhandle and is hiring in all departments in several cities throughout the Panhandle in the coming weeks. Check out these events and start your application ahead by clicking on the specific link to the event most suitable to your schedule:
Hiring for: Santa Rosa Beach
Dates and Times: January 30-31, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Shoppes at Freeport – 16400 US Highway 331 S., Freeport, FL 32439
Save time and start your application at this link.
Hiring for: Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa Beach
Dates and Times: February 1, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ocean Park Pavilion – 23026 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach , FL 32413
Save time and start your application at this link.
Hiring for: Destin and Sandestin
Dates and Times: February 6-7, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Paradise Key – 4425 Commons Dr. E., Destin, FL 32541
Save time and start your application at this link.
Hiring for: Gulf Breeze
Date and Times: February 9, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Hampton Inn Conference Room – 7710 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL 32566
Save time and start your application at this link.
Hiring for: Sandestin and Destin
Dates and Times: February 8, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Publix at Grand Boulevard – 725 Grand Blvd., Sandestin, FL 32550
Save time and start your application at this link.
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Birmingham area Pharmacy Technician Career Fair!
Publix has immediate Full Time and Part Time positions in and around the Birmingham Metro area and we are holding a Career Fair at four locations for interested applicants! Here are the event details:
WHAT: Pharmacy Technician Career Fair
WHEN: Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm
WHO: Anyone interested in starting an amazing Pharmacy Technician career with Publix
Join us at one of the Publix locations mentioned below on January 18th between 4pm and 7pm and stop by the pharmacy to visit with a manager. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about a fulfilling pharmacy technician career with the nation’s largest employee-owned company. Find out why Publix is consistently ranked among the nation’s favorite employers.
All Pharmacy Technician job seekers are invited and urged to apply at their nearest Publix before the event takes place.
Store #165 – Edgemont Town Center, 411 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood, AL 35209
Store #1059 – Montclair Place, 1325 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
Store #1281 – Calera Crossings, 90 Marketplace Cir, Calera, AL 35040
Store #842 – Vestavia Hills City Center, 784 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Can’t make it to one of the stores on January 18th? You can still apply at the Job Application Center kiosk at any store nearby. After doing so, speak with a Pharmacy Manager to share your interest in a position in that department.
We hope to see you there!
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