3 Michigan grocery store chains named best employers in US

Three Michigan grocery chains stand out in Forbes’ 2024 Best Employers list. Find out which stores offer the best workplace culture.

Looking for work can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but some Michigan employers are making it easier to spot the good ones. Forbes recently partnered with Statista to survey workplace satisfaction across the Great Lakes State, and the results show which companies are leading in employee happiness. Let’s take a peek at Michigan’s top-rated grocery employers for 2024.

Costco takes the crown

Coming in at an impressive second place overall among Michigan employers, Costco isn’t just winning at bulk sales—they’re winning at workplace satisfaction too. The retail giant earned an A+ rating from employees across all 17 Michigan locations, and when it comes to workplace culture, they’re checking all the boxes: stellar job security, serious opportunities for professional growth, and comprehensive benefits. Employees particularly praise the company’s overall culture and advancement opportunities and the company receives hundreds of applications for its positions, reinforcing its reputation as an employer is as strong as its bulk sales.

Gordon Food Service shows promise

This Michigan-based food service distributor has come a long way since its founding in 1897. While Gordon Food Service (GFS) is best known for supplying restaurants and food service operations, they also operate retail stores where anyone can shop for restaurant-quality ingredients and supplies in bulk. The company’s reputation as a top employer stems from its commitment to treating employees like family—a value that has stuck around since its early days as a butter-and-egg delivery service.

Meijer maintains strong standing

Rounding out our top three grocery chains is Grand Rapids-based Meijer, a homegrown success story that continues to impress. The retailer operates more than 500 stores across six Midwest states and has built its reputation on more than just competitive prices. Employees give high marks to the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive wages, flexible scheduling options, and career development programs. But it’s not just about the paycheck—Meijer also offers health and wellness benefits, educational assistance opportunities, and employee discount programs that help staff save on groceries.

The rankings process

These aren’t just empty accolades—they come from real employee feedback. Forbes and Statista surveyed more than 160,000 employees at companies with at least 500 workers. Workers rated their likelihood to recommend their employer on a scale from zero to ten, providing insights into genuine workplace satisfaction at companies across the Great Lakes State. So if you’re looking for your next career move, these grocery retailers might be worth checking out—their employees’ feedback speaks volumes about what it’s like to work there.

This story was generated in part by AI and edited by The ‘Gander staff.

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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