After receiving feedback from the Associate Voice Survey (AVS) that many associates did not plan to stay with Publix for more than six months, the AVS team at #459, Goose Creek, S.C., decided to host a career fair.

Their goal was to educate associates on opportunities within the store and connect them with department managers to discuss career paths within each department. They were provided lunch and given the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from the store and department managers.

“The AVS team chose the portion of the survey results they wanted to focus on, and what they wanted to do,” said Store Manager Jim Bongalis. “The career fair was a great success, and it was exciting to see how many associates participated in it.”

Since the career fair, the store has experienced an increased rate of associates applying for promotions within their store.