Publix reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(21,086 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 21,086 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 Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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21K reviews
4.0
Jun 6, 2018

Publix Employment

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Pros

- For the most part, easy - You feel part of the family in most stores - The pay is too terrible for what the job requires you do. - VERY flexible work scheduling. Can change workable hours any time (though not advised). Great for any students who need to take a few days off, even in a row.

Cons

- Majority of managers are only concerned with themselves, not looking to push for others. - If you aren't perfect, it feels like you are hated. However, often times employees with clearly worse work ethic than you get treated better. It's a roller coaster at Publix. - Promotion is a lottery. Think hard work and perseverance will get you a guaranteed spot in Publix management? Think again! It is an absolute coin toss, and I have seen many great managers get surpassed by complete idiots, because they knew the right manager. - It is a thankless job, unless you are a lucky few with a great manager. They are out there. Don't expect as many compliments as the amount of complaints.

1.0
May 29, 2018

Overworked, underpaid, racist, sexist

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Health, dental, vision, 401k, pay is low enough that you can qualify for food stamps.

Cons

90% of managers are white men. Managers will threaten you with firing for simple things. Cut back on workers so it looks better on paper. Most of my coworkers were having mental breakdowns because of it. One of my managers told me I would get better raises if I "dolled" myself up more. One manager sexually harrassed another women by trying to force her head down to his crotch. He was transferred and promoted. Another manager threatened me with physical violence. When I brought it to the attention of a store manager I was reprimanded for "being too sensitive". Publix maintains a toxic work environment. All they care about is money.

4.0
Mar 22, 2018
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Pros

Management , co-workers and customers are awesome! The stores are clean and products are marvelous!

Cons

As mentioned before all employees should be able to wear uniforms according to the weather. It is much too hot to wear a double layer of clothing. It's already to warm to wear it inside the store let alone have to walk outside with a customer or shag shopping carts.

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