Wegmans Food Markets

Employees say:

"I believe Wegmans is able to give every single employee an opportunity to grow. Whether that be within the company, as a professional, or even just as a person, Wegmans gives every employee what they need to be their best self. I have seen a great deal of people become more confident, more outgoing, and more professional while working here, including myself. There is something new to learn every day at work and even more opportunities to become a part of the growth that Wegmans sees. Focus groups, close management relationships, and the Dish app give every single employee a chance to better themselves, their team, and the company as a whole."

Appearing on the Best Companies to Work For list every year for over a quarter-century, East Coast supermarket chain Wegmans has committed itself to growing employee well-being since 1953, when CEO Robert Wegman introduced benefits for all staff and raised wages. Wegmans hasn’t laid off an employee in its 107 years of operation. Its ethos of showing care for workers has extended to introducing name tags to remove barriers to non-native staff and making online language courses available to those who wish to strengthen their English-language skills. In 2023, Wegmans introduced improved hair covers for locs and textured hair. To better educate employees on the resources available to them, Wegmans rebranded its worker assistance program in 2022. The company also expanded its LiveWell offerings last year to introduce TogetherAll, an anonymous online community for peer-based mental health support.

Employees say:

“I feel a unique sense of opportunity in this workspace, as if managers are always inviting their employees to learn, and that anyone, from even the lowest positions, can advance and create a career for themselves if they prove capable.”

Employees say:

“I’ve always been able to try and learn new things in my time working here. I've had opportunities in many different departments, and get to work in areas that interest me. I feel like my voice is heard and my ideas are always put into consideration.”

Employees say:

"Employees are given every resource to learn and grow in their current role as well, as well as to learn new roles. Store management is approachable and supportive."

"Wegmans hires pleasant, capable people. If I needed more from my work experience, I have no doubt Wegmans would provide that: e.g. change departments, cross-train, learn new skills."

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Wegmans “eat-well, live-well” philosophy extends beyond its grocery stores and into its benefits. Employee wellbeing is a top concern for this employer. Wegmans covers 85% to 100% of workers and their dependents’ health care premiums and also offers onsite blood pressure screenings and immunizations. The grocer makes an effort to reward outstanding work, handing out gifts for employment anniversaries and team-nominated awards for workers living up to the company’s values. Wegmans employees also provides employees a wide degree of flexibility by allowing workers to block out their availability ahead of time online. “We as employees are empowered to have fun and show sincere excitement while running our business,” said one employee. “The excitement is felt by our customers and results in an amazing place to work.” Read the Great Place to Work review.