Meijer Achieves Historic Great Place to Work® Certification for 7th Year Running

Meijer Celebrates a Milestone as a Great Place to Work

In a remarkable achievement, Meijer, a family-owned retail chain, has been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work® designation for the seventh consecutive year. The company's unwavering commitment to investing in its employees and fostering a supportive work environment has set a benchmark in the retail industry. This year, Meijer achieved its highest score in history on the Great Place to Work® survey, signaling a profound acknowledgment of its workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

Reflecting on Employee Well-Being

The notable factors contributing to Meijer's impressive ranking include its emphasis on community investment, the promotion of authenticity within the workplace, and ensuring that team members feel valued and supported by their leaders. Rick Keyes, President and CEO of Meijer, highlighted the company's efforts in creating an environment conducive to learning and growth. According to him, "Our team members express that we are fostering a supportive atmosphere throughout the company, which not only makes Meijer an excellent workplace but also creates a welcoming environment for our customers."

The Great Place to Work® certification is founded on revealed experiences of employees, collected through the Trust Index Survey™, which assesses organizational culture. This survey evaluates critical aspects such as organizational credibility, fairness, respect, camaraderie, and pride. For Meijer, the collective feedback from employees has been overwhelmingly positive, paving the way for a culture of gratitude.

The Power of Recognition

One of the standout features of Meijer's culture is its online platform, "mteam," designed to promote a culture of recognition among team members. This platform allows employees to acknowledge each other's contributions and enables leaders to highlight outstanding performances and everyday excellence. In 2024 alone, team members celebrated each other over four million times, underscoring the company’s commitment to create meaningful connections among its workforce.

Michelle Hall, Chief Human Resources Officer at Meijer, stated, "We're constantly striving to discover new ways to enhance our team members' experiences. Their satisfaction is crucial to our success, and we want to ensure they feel appreciated and valued. The results we’ve attained confirm that we’re focusing on the right areas."

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

To further solidify its reputation as a great employer, Meijer provides an extensive array of benefits to its employees, including weekly pay, team member discounts, and flexible schedules. Additionally, Meijer invests heavily in its workforce by offering free education, career advancement opportunities, paid parental leave, child care discounts, and multiple health insurance plans, along with options for 401(k) retirement contributions.

For those interested in embarking on a rewarding career with Meijer, current job openings can be explored at jobs.meijer.com.

A Legacy of Community Engagement

Founded in the Midwest, Meijer operates more than 500 supercenters and grocery stores, as well as convenience stores. With a foundational philosophy of one-stop shopping, Meijer's 70,000 team members work diligently to create a pleasant shopping experience for customers, both in stores and online. The retailer prides itself on offering fresh foods, quality apparel, essential items, and health and wellness services. Additionally, Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, donating at least 6% of its profits annually to empower local communities.

To learn more about Meijer, visit their newsroom.