Wegmans Makes FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For' List

Patch File Photo: The Wegmans location in Burlington, MA

Wegmans Food Markets has again been named to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, coming in at #7, the magazine announced Thursday morning.

This marks the 18th year in a row the family-owned supermarket chain has appeared on the FORTUNE list. Wegmans is one of only 12 companies that have been on the list since it began in 1998, according to Wegmans officials. They are also the highest ranked retailer.

Wegmans currently has two locations in Massachusetts in both Burlington and Northborough. A new Wegmans is scheduled to open in Westwood in the fall.

“I’ve said it many times, but it bears repeating. Our employees make Wegmans a place where customers feel happy and cared about, and my job is to make sure our employees feel that way, too,” said Wegmans CEO Danny Wegman in a statement released Thursday.

Wegmans plans to celebrate being named to FORTUNE’s list with both customers and employees on Saturday, March 7 serving cake at every Wegmans store at a time selected by individual stores. Stores will announce the time on signs posted in each store’s entryway.

What FORTUNE says about Wegmans

“Employees of (the) family-owned supermarket chain wear name tags that bear the number of years of ‘incredible service’ they have accumulated. Hundreds of them visit the company’s own 50-acre organic farm each year. Consumer Reports rates Wegmans as the best grocery store in America.”

What FORTUNE says about its Great Workplaces

“As we read through thousands of employee comments and survey results, we noticed three trends. First, the best workplaces are getting better. Second trend: The best employers are better because more business leaders are focused on workplace culture as a competitive tool. Third trend: Each of the 100 Best Companies has leaders who genuinely listen to their employees and craft distinctive policies and programs that suit today’s workforce.”

Wegmans is Hiring

Wegmans is now hiring for new stores opening this year: Alexandria, VA in June, as well as stores in Westwood, MA, and Concordville, PA, both opening in the fall. Wegmans’ officials say the three new stores will employ approximately 1,600 people. There are also positions available at Wegmans’ existing stores and in manufacturing, distribution, and corporate. Interested candidates should visit wegmans.com and click on careers.

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