1. Publix’s commitment to performance management and investment in employee development is what has helped them succeed. First, with their 30-, 60-, and 90-day program. In this program they check in with how their new employees are doing. This is extremely beneficial for Publix as it gives them opportunities to provide feedback on the associates performance. It gives a chance to coach employees for areas of improvement, then check in on them again to see how they have developed since the last meeting. It helps ensure that the company’s culture is being instilled to the new employees. It also gives the opportunity to see if a new associate will be a good fit in the company and if they will be able to mold them to the company’s expectation.