Publix reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(21,110 total reviews)
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Kevin Murphy

61% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Publix has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 21,110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Publix employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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21K reviews
4.0
Sep 17, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Most of the customers and employees are very pleasant. There is a culture of clear communication (the open door policy), and a great emphasis on superior customer service. Employee owned, only employees can buy Publix stock, and it is a good investment opportunity. Many people have earned a lot of money by doing so.

Cons

You'll have to wait a few years to get full-time, there is a long waiting list. Physical and mentally exhausting work, even managers have to put in long hours during nights and weekends. My current manager is very condescending. He follows me when I use the restroom, which is becoming borderline harassment. He plays political games with hours, I only get 0-5 hours when I changed my availability, compared to 15-20 hours before my current store manager moved to my store. Since my salary was raised to forty cents an hour, I get less hours than newer associates. This has happened to other associates I have talked to.

1.0
Sep 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good job for part time kids who are in school.

Cons

If you are looking for full time and you are not an experienced Dept manager don't get you hopes up and don't believe any promises that are made that if you do this or that it will lead to full time. And if you find yourself scheduled for only one day in august don't be surprised. This company does not value its employees and has no regard for their families..

4.0
Jul 28, 2014

My favorite job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful benefits for employees. You literally own a piece of the company because they give you shares of stock. Great people! Can easily move up in the company.

Cons

Customer is always right and unfortunately you will follow rules the company provides however if the customer insists on having a manager come they override and give them what they want. Ends up making you feel stupid.

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