Overworked, underpaid, racist, sexist - Anonymous employee Publix Employee Review

1.0
29 May 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Health, dental, vision, 401k, pay is low enough that you can qualify for food stamps.

Cons

90% of managers are white men. Managers will threaten you with firing for simple things. Cut back on workers so it looks better on paper. Most of my coworkers were having mental breakdowns because of it. One of my managers told me I would get better raises if I "dolled" myself up more. One manager sexually harrassed another women by trying to force her head down to his crotch. He was transferred and promoted. Another manager threatened me with physical violence. When I brought it to the attention of a store manager I was reprimanded for "being too sensitive". Publix maintains a toxic work environment. All they care about is money.

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Cons

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