Publix ranked No. 4 on the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care list
Great Place To Work® and PEOPLE®magazine have honored Publix as one of the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care. The list highlights top U.S. companies that are successful in business while demonstrating respect, care and concern for their employees, communities and the planet.
“At Publix, we are committed to supporting our associates and giving back to the communities we serve,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “Our founder, George Jenkins, set an example of caring for both associates and the community, and we’re honored to continue a legacy of service that values people, strengthens communities and remains central to who we are more than 95 years later.”
Care for associates
Publix is committed to being a great place to work and offers an extensive benefits package. From company ownership to a promote-from-within culture, Publix believes in investing in its associates. Publix is also the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., offering associates the opportunity to become company owners through its employee stock ownership plan, 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan.
