Pros
Compared to other grocery retailers (I have worked for 3 and know others that worked for competitors I haven't worked for), publix has a far better system in place. Dairy and Frozen food use CGO ordering (pros and cons), the work load is less since there is more help available. The managers I worked for always understood when something didn't go as planned. Benefits were good, Publix still gives Christmas bonuses, stock incentives and a quarterly bonus to EVERY employee in a store that meets budget.
Cons
The only drawback to me was the time contraints on promotions. I understand why publix does this, but it is very difficult coming into the organization as a stocker after having 15 years experience managing other chains. On average even with experience I saw associates becoming assistant grocery managers in 2-3 years and grocery managers in 5 years or the same as another exceptional associate.
