It’s a SOUTHern company, with southern views but they do it with a smile. - Marketing Publix Employee Review

2.0
Oct 17, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The people who you work with do become family. I’ve met people here who will forever hold a place in my heart, they make the bad seem not that bad.

Cons

Not a great a place for innovation. Most managers have been here for 20+ years, in theory that’s good. However, if you hire only within and their children, you get stuck! They don’t take advice on change and it’s frustrating fighting with a person who’s never worked anywhere else in their lifetime. They have that old man stance on life which is: my father did it that in 1406, so that’s what we shall do too in 2019. That also buy their awards, so it’s not the greatest place to work except but a 50 year old caucasian man. By that i mean it’s not subtle racism they practice here, but than again it’s in Lakeland, so Florida.

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Publix Response
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Please know, these are all concerns we take very seriously. We encourage you to take advantage of our open-door policy and discuss these issues with your area's Associate Relations Specialist so that Publix is able to address it effectively.

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4.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Good compensation including not just standard pay, but also end of year bonus 80 hours for hourly associates, 8% of your annual earnings granted to you in free company stock thru which quarterly dividends are paid, ok 401k, and gift card and other associate coupons. Good stability and growth. Good company culture.

Cons

Can be slow and resistant to change. Uses some antiquated systems and software that should have been replaced years ago. Does some things that don't make sense. Some managers can be good, while others not very good. Although these cons may be true for a lot of companies. All roads eventually lead to Lakeland where they are headquartered. Geography can be a big one if you are not a Florida native. If you don't want to live in Florida for some legitimate reasons, there can be limited job options in other states, especially if you aren't interested in retail or warehouse jobs. Standard retail negatives about not having a lot of holidays off.

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