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Big Y Foods

  • Springfield, MA
  • 9 reviews
Address
2145 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
Telephone
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Website
bigy.com

About Big Y Foods

Employees
10,000+
Industry
Food & Beverage, Retail
Public/Private
—
Year Founded
1936
Non-profit Status
—
Careers
—

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Pay & Benefits

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Pay
Based on 9 responses
  • Average
    44%
  • Good
    33%
  • Poor
    11%
  • Excellent
    11%
Poll
What's the most unique benefit or perk?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • Flexible Work Hours
    67%
  • Tuition Assistance Program
    33%
Poll
67%
of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent.9 responses
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67%
of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent.9 responses
Poll
56%
of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent.9 responses
Poll
44%
of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent.9 responses

Growth Opportunities

Poll
How long do employees tend to stay?
Based on 9 responses
  • Less than Two Years
    11%
  • Two to Five Years
    56%
  • Five to Ten Years
    11%
  • More than Ten Years
    22%
Poll
100%
of employees don't worry about layoffs.9 responses
Poll
Agree/Disagree: Taking a job here was a good decision.
Based on 9 responses
  • Neutral
    22%
  • Agree
    22%
  • Strongly Agree
    56%
Poll
67%
of employees say good work leads to promotion.9 responses
44%
of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place.9 responses

Management

Poll
Agree/Disagree: Managers care about employees
Based on 9 responses
  • Disagree
    22%
  • Agree
    22%
  • Strongly Agree
    56%
Poll
78%
of employees say the workplace runs efficiently.9 responses
Poll
67%
of employees say management is transparent.9 responses

Work-Life Balance

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89%
of employees say hours are flexible.9 responses
Poll
Agree/Disagree: Hours are long
Based on 9 responses
  • Strongly Disagree
    22%
  • Disagree
    22%
  • Neutral
    33%
  • Agree
    22%
0%
of employees say it's easy to work remotely.9 responses
33%
of employees say schedules are predictable.9 responses
22%
of employees say taking vacation is encouraged.9 responses
89%
of employees say the workplace is parent friendly.9 responses

Company Culture

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What one word or phrase best describes the culture?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • Friendly
    44%
  • Fast Paced
    33%
  • Work hard, play hard
    11%
  • Always Evolving
    11%
78%
of employees are happy to work here.9 responses
100%
of employees say coworkers socialize.9 responses
78%
of employees think their coworkers are smart.9 responses
89%
of employees like their coworkers.9 responses

Employees

Poll
Describe the average political opinions in this organization.
Based on 9 responses
  • Somewhat Conservative
    11%
  • Mixed
    56%
  • Somewhat Liberal
    11%
  • N/A
    22%
100%
of employees say the ratio of men to women is about 50/50.9 responses
44%
of employees say the company has average diversity.9 responses
78%
of employees say the employees are diverse in age.9 responses
About the Area
C
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C-
  2. Walkability
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A+
  4. Nightlife
    A
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$35,742
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$839
National
$949
Median Home Value
$146,400
National
$184,700

Big Y Foods Reviews

9 reviews
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The atmosphere is very nice. They really make you feel like a part of a family. Sadly, this seems to be stronger than the workplace environment. Advancements are somewhat lacking, even when someone is dedicated with prior experience. Benefits are good and they do make their employees feel liked, just not desired.
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I have worked for Big Y for many years and I can say from experience that this company cares about their employees, and provides opportunities and benefits that are hard to find elsewhere. The people are great and I have made many friends in my time there.
They set the standard in efficiency within a retail market, as well as strive for as much training possible. The work-life balance varies on what position you hold.