Nice to see Publix is a good company to work for

mycouponhunter · 02-06-2009, 10:13:50 AM

I knew Publix is a good company to work for. I lived in Lakeland, FL for a year and heard over and over how good it was to work for the stores as well as the headquarters. I just read this on yahoo news and wanted to share. I have started shopping there more and it makes you feel good that you are helping a good company. This is courtesy of yahoo news.

Publix Super Markets

Courtesy: Publix.com
Best Companies rank: 88
The company has seen sales increase during the downturn while competitors have endured layoffs and store closures.

Publix, which enjoys a strong balance sheet with no long-term debt, has focused on operational efficiency, managing costs, employee development, and store growth and expansion.
Last year, Publix acquired 49 stores closed by Albertson's and hired more than 1,250 people in those locations.
This grocery chain has never had a layoff in its 79 years in business. Since Publix is 100% employee-owned, it prides itself that "owners never want to lay off other owners."
Nearly 6,000 of the company's "associates" have made a career at Publix, having served 20 years or more.

mollysmom · 02-06-2009, 10:56:05 AM

Explains a lot huh. I guess that is why it is one of the only pleasant places left to shop with coupons.

aporterfield80 · 02-06-2009, 06:41:04 PM

My father has worked there over 30 years!

My mother worked there also, in the corporate offices and retired ten years ago. It was also my first job as a bagger, cashier, and then overnight stock clerk. I worked there for four years.