A long-standing top finisher on the best companies list, Wegmans relies on its employees to drive improvements: All 54,000-plus staff can share questions or comments directly with senior VP of operations Bob Farr.
Employees say: "I love the Wegmans Family. Not just the folks named Wegman, but the other 53,000 'Family' Members. People here truly care about one another, and that shows in our everyday interactions with one other and our customers. 'Every Day You Get Our Best' is not just a slogan. There are so many opportunities and supports here that anyone who puts forth the effort can have a rewarding career."
Employees say:
"Wegmans does a wonderful job of meeting the needs of working parents. As a single mother who was also in school full time, working for Wegmans made it much easier to balance work - home life responsibilities. I am able to stay home with my child when she is sick or take time off without worrying about getting in trouble or penalized for it. Management takes the time to understand circumstances and will ask you if everything is ok which makes you feel more comfortable and cared for as an employee. Wegmans also allows for opportunities such as the Wegmans scholarship which was extremely helpful for me a single parent in school."
Employees say:
"I think that Wegmans does so much for their employees that I often forget this is just a grocery store. Food in the breakrooms, community events, and other benefits make me remember why I love working here."
Employees say:
"Coming from a different background and culture I have never felt like I don't belong. My manager has truly showed me how much she cares about me and who I am. I am extremely thankful to work for a company that is so accepting and has given me ample opportunity to learn and grow. I am also thankful for the amazing leaders I am surrounded by that want me to succeed with the company."
Employees say:
"They really care about me and the people that work here. They want me to feel and be my best self, in and out of work. I've worked here for almost 11 years, and I will be forever grateful. I had a devastating house fire in 2014, and the kindness and compassion through financial and, most importantly, emotional support I received from not only my management team and co-workers but the EAP resources will be something I will always remember and cherish."
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.
The 107-year-old grocery chain based in Rochester, N.Y., has made Fortune’s Best Companies list every year since its 1998 launch. Wegmans employs over 53,000 workers and maintains a $15 minimum wage, nearly double the national average. Workers laud the privately owned company for its intensive training program, commitment to flexible scheduling, and focus on providing employees the opportunity for advancement. For the past five years, Wegmans has consistently reviewed each job opening with a college degree requirement and shifted the language to say “preferred,” putting the emphasis instead on skills and relevant job experience. Still, Wegmans invests heavily in its employees’ education, giving away over $6 million a year in its scholarship competition: Since the program’s 1984 launch, Wegmans has awarded $135 million in scholarships to more than 44,000 employees.
Employees say:
"I truly feel empowered in this company to voice my ideas, opinions, and concerns to not only my managers, but to people in corporate as well. I know my team also feels empowered in the same regard when it comes to sharing opinions with me. So, I truly believe everyone, from part-timers to managers, is given the space to share. This empowerment to share not only helps make work more efficient and easier for everyone, but it also extends to personal life. Many times, employees share with managers their personal struggles, which allows management to help them work through said struggles by offering resources, flexibility in the schedule, or just a listening ear."
Employees say:
"Love the people—understand Wegmans work philosophy and that Wegmans is always being progressive, improving to better serve its customers and employees! My soul is here, and I enjoy what I do for Wegmans and the customers and employees I continue to serve! Thank you, Wegmans, for employing me!"
Employees say:
"Wegmans has been welcoming from the moment I interviewed and participated in orientation. All managers and employees that I've interacted with, my department managers included, have strived to get to know me individually as an employee. They make sure that I have time to balance both work and my personal life, and make sure that I am given new opportunities to grow in my department."
