Big Y is marking its 90th year with its eighth consecutive recognition as a Forbes Best-In-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut, an honor based on the opinions of employees themselves.
Forbes selected this year’s honorees through an independent survey of more than 160,000 U.S. employees at companies with at least 500 people, drawing on more than 2 million employer evaluations. Employers do not know which employees are polled and cannot influence the results, with participants weighing in on compensation, working conditions, development potential and overall company image.
“Our people are the heart of Big Y,” said Michael D’Amour, president and CEO. “Earning this recognition for the eighth consecutive year is truly humbling. This honor reflects the care our team members have for one another and the pride they take in serving our communities. Their dedication shows in every friendly greeting, helpful answer and freshly stocked display.”
The grocer engages team members through roundtables, focus groups, employee resource groups and regular surveys, with an emphasis on flexibility, recognition and work-life balance. Big Y has also earned national workplace recognition from Newsweek, including America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community and America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.
Founded in 1936 by brothers Paul and Gerald D’Amour, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y operates supermarkets, Table & Vine fine wine, beer and liquor and Big Y Express fuel and convenience locations in the Northeast, with more than 10,000 employees.