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Publix Recognized as One of Forbes’ 2023 Best-in-State Employers

Company recognized for the fifth year in a row

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix has once again been recognized as a Forbes’ Best-in-State Employer, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has been included. This year, the company ranked No. 12 in Alabama, No. 16 in Florida, No. 12 in Georgia, No. 30 in North Carolina, No. 4 in South Carolina and No. 13 in Tennessee.

“For more than 90 years, we’ve cultivated a culture of valuing our associates and the contributions they make to our company and the communities we serve,” said Publix’s Director of Communications Maria Brous. “We’re proud of how they continue to embody and perpetuate that culture every day to make Publix a great place to work. It’s an honor to be recognized by our associates and other respondents as a best-in-state employer.”

Ranking on Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers list is determined by an independent survey of more than 70,000 U.S. employees working for businesses with at least 500 employees. The survey includes questions about working conditions, salary, potential for growth, and diversity. Employees were also asked how likely they’d be to recommend their employer to others.

To read more about Publix’s ranking and see the list of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers, visit forbes.com/best-employers-by-state.

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 250,000 associates, currently operates 1,350 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 26 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.

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Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339

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(863) 680-5339

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