The Kroger Co. has earned a Platinum rating in a comprehensive workforce analysis conducted by the Burning Glass Institute and the Schultz Family Foundation. This prestigious recognition identifies Kroger as a leading U.S. employer for creating strong pathways for career growth, upward mobility, and long-term opportunity. The analysis evaluated the real-world career progression of over 12 million workers across approximately 1,750 U.S. employers, highlighting companies where associates can transition from entry-level roles into meaningful, long-term careers.
Kroger received a Platinum rating for workforce mobility and career advancement.
The analysis covered 12 million workers across 1,750 U.S. employers.
The rating reflects Kroger’s commitment to training, upskilling, and internal promotion.
Kroger employs over 400,000 associates and serves 11 million customers daily.
The company has recently been honored by Handshake, Newsweek, and Computerworld for its workplace culture.
New mobile-friendly hiring tools now allow candidates to apply via LinkedIn or Indeed profile imports.
Kroger’s Platinum status is a result of its long-standing "people-first" strategy, which emphasizes internal mobility across its vast network of stores, supply chain facilities, technology hubs, and corporate offices. The Burning Glass Institute's evaluation specifically looked for employers that support early-career opportunities and provide job stability. Kroger was recognized for its significant investment in training and development programs that allow associates to pivot between functions and ascend to leadership positions.
"At Kroger, our associates are at the heart of everything we do," said Tim Massa, Kroger's executive vice president and chief associate experience officer. "We are committed to creating an environment where associates can grow, advance and build rewarding careers. This recognition reflects the strength of our people-first culture."
In tandem with its focus on growth, Kroger has modernized its recruitment process to meet the needs of the current labor market. The retailer’s mobile-friendly candidate experience allows prospective associates to find and apply for roles quickly using profile import capabilities from platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed. This streamlined approach is part of a broader effort to enhance the customer experience by quickly filling critical roles with talented individuals who see a clear path for advancement.
The Platinum rating adds to a growing list of accolades for the grocer. Kroger has previously been recognized by Handshake for excellence in early-career hiring and ranked among Computerworld’s "Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT" for eight consecutive years. Additionally, Newsweek recently named Kroger as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, further validating its reputation as a stable and supportive environment for the American workforce.
Those interested in pursuing a career at Kroger can visit krogerfamilycareers.com to explore opportunities that match their skills and long-term professional goals.
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies, more than 400,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through an e-Commerce experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities.
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