Pros
If you are a part time worker, Publix will try to schedule you for as many hours as possible while full time workers will often have a hard time getting the hours they need. It seems that Publix would prefer to have workers that are not allowed any benefits which is cheaper for the company. The irony is that they often charge double what other stores charge, while giving you a smaller item than what you could've bought for half the price somewhere else.
Cons
- Upper management is extremely anal/OCD about the way the store is kept. - Carol Jenkins Barnett uses money from Publix to fund her own special interest lobbying efforts - This attitude and pressure trickles down to store managers and individual workers as well. (Everyone gets chewed out regularly) - it also means closing the store takes forever. - Workers expected to provide perfect customer service and high productivity even if time is lost when several customers pull them away for help - LOW Worker morale (have encountered more than 3 people in break room debating whether they should quit before clocking in) - If you have a closing shift (anything till 11pm) be prepared to be there until 1:30 am or later most days (they do not mention this in training). - Also be prepared to close one day and open the day after (this is a very common practice, especially if you are part time). - If you don't have a closing shift, be prepared to be asked to close. - Work life balance is abysmal - Benefits and stock options are touted as great, but Publix management will work hard to ensure you are just under the # of hours that would qualify you for any benefits whatsoever. Publix employees are forced to put on a smile but the oppressive workplace is very draining and it shows in their tired and depressed faces.