Publix ranked 50th on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, marking its 29th consecutive year on the list.
The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer is one of just four companies to appear every year since the rankings began in 1998.
Eligible companies must hold a Great Place To Work Certification and employ at least 1,000 people in the U.S.
“Our associates are the key to perpetuating Publix’s culture and driving our success,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “It takes all 260,000 of us to continue making Publix a great place to work, and I’m proud our associates continue to consider us an employer of choice year after year.”
The ranking is produced by Great Place To Work in partnership with Fortune. The methodology draws on employee surveys measuring trust, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie, along with essay submissions.
Publix is the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. It offers eligible associates ownership opportunities through its employee stock ownership and employee stock purchase plans.
The company also points to its promote-from-within philosophy as a key driver of employee satisfaction. Since 1930, Publix has invested in training and career development designed to help internal advancement.
Associate engagement extends beyond career development. Publix maintains an open-door policy that dates back to founder George Jenkins’ leadership and gathers feedback through an annual Associate Voice Survey.
An online platform allows employees to submit, build on and endorse ideas to improve the company. The grocer also encourages community involvement through volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Publix operates 1,431 stores across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky.
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