Investing in careers that change lives
Dollar General employees speak on the positive impacts of professional development opportunities.
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Since Dollar General was founded 85 years ago, its bright black and yellow signs have become a staple in communities across the country. Today, the company’s greatest asset continues to be its more than 186,000 employees, who work across more than 20,000 stores in 48 states.
This is why Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others includes a commitment to investing in its employees and creating an inclusive environment that provides growth and development opportunities. At Dollar General, individuals can begin or advance a meaningful career with a growing, purpose-driven company.
“People can come here for a job but stay for a career because Dollar General is so much more than a retailer. We are a place that changes lives,” says Kathy Reardon, executive vice president and chief people officer at Dollar General. “Our employees are the heart of our company. Their success, both personally and professionally, is important to us, and it drives our commitment to creating an inclusive environment that provides support and growth opportunities.”
Employees can succeed at Dollar General by customizing their professional development and learning journeys based on their individual goals. The company provides numerous programs, trainings, and education advancement opportunities to help employees across its stores, distribution centers, private fleet, and Store Support Center achieve their career aspirations.
In the video above, Reardon and fellow Dollar General employees discuss their growth within the company and how they built lasting, life-changing careers.
