Publix reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(21,110 total reviews)
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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
3.0
Aug 25, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

As corporations go it is one of the top, but all of them have their downsides that one doesn't fully discover until you're in it. As corporations go, I found Publix to be one of the better ones. Essentially, good benefits as long as you are VERY mindful the qualification criteria and rigid about staying within the requirements. It was a positive and energetic atmosphere selling products of high quality that I could stand behind. They promote from within, a pro and....

Cons

a con (if one doesn't have managerial favor then your tenure nor high examination scores for salaried positions mean nothing). If really interested in the company, seek the new stores for hire at 'Grand Opening', it is a perfect moment to shine and get noticed by all the important people who's support you'll need.

4.0
Aug 21, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Best way to get hired and/or promoted is by being friends with someone (preferably a manager) in the company. I got offered a promotion over other who have been there years longer than me simply because of my relationships with managers, Good job over-all depending on your store.

Cons

Nights. Weekends. Retail hours. pissed off customers. Lazy associates (your expected to compensate for their lack of work) Fifteen cent only raises...

5.0
Aug 13, 2010

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People are very respectful not only to the customers but to each other on a regular basis. That makes it a lot less stressful to work here.

Cons

Pay is low, but that seems to be true of all retail in the south. Fluctuation of the schedule makes it difficult to anticipate your next day off.

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