Publix Super Markets

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    The only requirement for working at this 87-year-old privately held and associate-owned grocery chain is a “deep desire to serve others.” That broad mandate has led to a diverse workforce in every regard, including age—one out of every four associates is 50 or older, including 26 employees over the age of 90. Read Great Place to Work review here.    

    Company Info

    Rank last year21
    Years on list21
    HQ locationLakeland, Fla.
    Employees189607
    Job openings (as of February 2018)6,790
    IndustryRetail
    Revenue, 2017 or most recent year ($M)$34
    Year founded1930
    Type of organizationPrivate
    Number of work sites1,170
    Websitewww.publix.com

    Perks

    100% health coverageNo
    Unlimited sick daysNo
    TelecommutingNo
    Job sharingYes
    Subsidized childcareNo
    Compressed work weeksYes
    Fully-paid sabbaticalsNo
    On-site fitness/subsidized gymNo
    On-site medical care facilityYes
    Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientationYes
    Health insurance for part-timersYes
    Sick days for part-timersNo
    College tuition reimbursementYes
    Student loan debt repaymentNo
    Medical facility at all locationsNo

    Diversity

    % Minorities42%
    % African-American/Black21%
    % Asian3%
    % Caucasian/White58%
    % Hispanic/Latino16%
    % Native American/Alaska Native-
    % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander-
    % Two or more races2%
    % Unknown ethnicity-

    Paid Time Off

    General PTO16
    # Sick days6
    General PTO for part-timers-
    # Sick days for part-timers-

    Compensation

    Most common job (for salaried employee)Store Manager
    Avg. base pay (salaried)$72,266
    Avg. extra compensation (salaried)$49,057
    Total pay for most common job (salaried)$121,323

    Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)

    Full-time and part-time job growth6%
    # of job applicants441,171
    Avg. # of applicants per opening-
    FT voluntary turnover9%
    Jobs filled internally51%
    Jobs filled by referral35%
    # New graduates hired-