My dad was born in Winter Haven in 1910. His father (pharmacist/ Doctor) had a drug store (close to Central) just down the street from where Jenkins worked in a butcher shop bagging groceries (near Pope Ave). Pop not only knew Jenkins, he sometimes would go down the dirt road and help him bag his groceries. That was on 5th St., Jenkins opened his first Publix across the park on 4th St, then later down Central, then to North Gate.The roads were all dirt in those days.
George Jenkins was a heck of a business man. He had a brilliant management structure. He paid his managers well above industry standard and expected us to be dedicated to our stores. 60+ hour work weeks when you were working your way up was common. The best thing about working for Publix especially in the old days was Mr George believed in sharing the success of the company with the associates.
Publix had no competition. They were so organized clean and consistent
As a recently-hired Publix associate(Produce Clerk), I couldn’t agree more; it is true!
My dad was born in Winter Haven in 1910. His father (pharmacist/ Doctor) had a drug store (close to Central) just down the street from where Jenkins worked in a butcher shop bagging groceries (near Pope Ave). Pop not only knew Jenkins, he sometimes would go down the dirt road and help him bag his groceries. That was on 5th St., Jenkins opened his first Publix across the park on 4th St, then later down Central, then to North Gate.The roads were all dirt in those days.
George Jenkins was a heck of a business man. He had a brilliant management structure. He paid his managers well above industry standard and expected us to be dedicated to our stores. 60+ hour work weeks when you were working your way up was common. The best thing about working for Publix especially in the old days was Mr George believed in sharing the success of the company with the associates.
I really wish I caught his Era. I wish his teachings touched all the new management
I met him when I was 15 in 1981 when I worked at the Miami Beach Publix. Today's CEOS could learn much from " Mr. George ".
Best person to ever work for
My dream is to work for Publix IT
Legend 😊😀❤️