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It’s Associates Week at Walmart! This is the most energized time of the year where we celebrate the incredible work our associates do to make our company so successful. I’m super excited about this morning's announcement on our latest associate investments – especially our new hourly store associate bonus. Full and part-time hourly store associates and store-based health and wellness associates with at least one year with the company, are now eligible for an annual bonus. This is a great way for them to be rewarded for their hard work and longevity with the company. It’s also just 1 of the 4 new investments we announced today. We’re also: ➡ Adding a new Total Pay and Benefits feature to our consumer-grade super-app – Me@Walmart – that gives associates quick and easy visibility to their pay, discounts, learning opportunities, and benefits… all in the palm of their hands. ➡ Launching an Associate to Technician Pipeline Program to create pathways for our own associates to fill critical jobs as skilled trade workers in our stores and supply chain facilities. ➡ Doubling our existing certificates in Live Better U – our Walmart-paid education program – to fast-track front-line associates into approximately 100,000 jobs that are higher-paying and in-demand for our business over the next three years. These are just the latest of some critical associate investments we’ve been making over the past few years. John Furner and Lorraine Stomski say it best in today’s announcement – our north star is building a better company for our associates where we help them live better at every stage of their career. Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4e6BN5n #OurPeopleMaketheDifference #WMT2024 #TeamWalmart #Compensation

Exciting news coming out of Walmart’s Associates Week 🎉 Check out the latest investments Walmart is making for associates below.

34 plus Years and Counting: My Journey at Walmart Thrilled to share that the company I've been part of for over three decades, Walmart, has made it to Fortune 100's "Best Companies to Work For" list! 34 plus years ago (Oct 1989), I joined Walmart as an hourly stocker. I navigated through various store roles, worked in management positions across Oklahoma and Texas, and eventually transitioned into a Learning & Development career. Walmart's culture of fostering associate growth on a global scale is not just a statement, it's a reality I've experienced firsthand. Over the years, I've been a facilitator, led facilitation teams, headed content design teams, and today, I proudly serve as a Director of Learning & Development in Walmart International. Our commitment to investing in our people is what makes us stand out. We've pledged $1 billion towards career-driven training and development by 2026, fast-tracking associates into approximately 100,000 in-demand jobs. I've seen how we've doubled the number of skills certificates through our Live Better U education benefit, helping associates save nearly half a billion dollars in tuition costs. Our commitment extends to competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. Walmart offers medical coverage starting at $34.50 per biweekly paycheck. Full-time hourly birth moms can receive up to 16 weeks of paid time off when maternity and parental leave are combined. Having witnessed our wage growth firsthand, I can attest to our continuous efforts to reward our associates' dedication. We've significantly raised our wages over the years, with the average store manager salary now at $128,000. At Walmart, we leverage industry-leading technology to streamline work and create new career paths. Tools like the Me@Walmart and Me@SamsClub apps have revolutionized how we serve our customers and associates. Join me in celebrating this milestone as we continue to make Walmart an exceptional place to work. #MyWalmartJourney #Fortune100 #BestPlacestoWork https://lnkd.in/gU_dmMgH

Walmart continues to invest in its associates with new initiatives, including: 1. Launching an associate-to-technician pipeline program to address the shortage of skilled trade workers, allowing associates to fill these jobs in stores and supply chain facilities. 2. Offering more than 50 skills certificates to fast-track front-line associates into higher-paying jobs. 3. Introducing a new bonus for hourly store associates to reward great work and customer service. Walmart's commitment to investing in its associates is admirable, as it not only benefits the company but also provides associates with opportunities for growth in their professional and personal lives. Interested in learning more about this? Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/guNNSNqp #latinaleadershippodcast #walmart #opportunity #careergrowth #employeedevelopment #walmartassociates

Had an interesting experience at Walmart today. 🛒 I was at the self-checkout, bagging my items when the bag split. No big deal, right? Well, the next few bags did the same. When I informed the employee overseeing the checkouts, their response was a casual "I know." (...I know??? What?) I asked if there were more bags available, and she said I had to use the split ones because "Corporate says you have to use those." At that moment, I wasn't sure whether to be angry or find it comical. I mean, should I really be using split bags for my groceries? It got me thinking about the disconnect between corporate policies and customer experience. #NERDALERT 🤓 This brings me to a topic I'm passionate about—training. It's not just about teaching employees and managers how to do their jobs; it's about instilling skills like customer service, empathy, and critical thinking. It's about aligning front-of-house and back-of-house operations seamlessly. This has always been a pet peeve of mine—the blame game between different levels of an organization or business. The employee I interacted with was not just a Walmart employee; they were the face of Walmart for me at that time. What started as a pleasant visit to a clean and organized store ended on a sour note. Walmart, if you're reading this, I have years of experience in Learning and Development. If you need help or consulting with your onboarding, frontline, or leadership programs, I'm here. After all, if you're not taking care of your employees, they won't take care of your customers. #onboarding #customerexperience #frontlineleaders #training #frontofhouse #backofhouse

The First 2 rules of Sam’s Walton 10 rules of Building a business are - Commit to your business and Share your profits with all your associates, and treat them as partners!! Oh Yeaaaa😁 #ExcitingTimes #StrongerTogether #SamsWay

Woohoo Walmart! We made Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work for List, and what I'm most proud of are the details of why. In essence, our people make the difference.   This isn't just a tagline, it is the truth. As the article states, with the size of Walmart it can be hard to have a consistently positive work environment. So how did we make the list and have over 70% of associates say it is it a great workplace?   We did it through our frontline associates caring about customers and each other, our frontline managers being servant leaders, using our scale to do the right thing as far as skills and career opportunities, and focusing on serving our associates, customers, and community. #TeamWalmart Side Note: I LOVE the picture the article uses because Associate to Driver is still one of my favorite programs we offer!

Recently, NBC News reported that Walmart is taking a bold step by offering its managers the chance to earn up to $400,000 a year without the requirement of a college degree. 🎓 This is a groundbreaking move that reflects Walmart's commitment to recognizing and rewarding talent based on skills, experience, and dedication. In addition to the impressive salary, Walmart managers can also benefit from a stock grant program, providing them with a stake in the company's success. 📈 This innovative approach not only opens up new doors for those who may not have pursued traditional higher education but also emphasizes the importance of practical skills and on-the-job experience. This initiative is a testament to Walmart's dedication to creating diverse and inclusive opportunities for its workforce. It sends a powerful message that success is not confined to a specific educational background but is achievable through hard work, determination, and a commitment to excellence. As we navigate an ever-evolving job market, it's encouraging to see major corporations like Walmart prioritizing alternative pathways to success. This move aligns with the changing landscape of talent acquisition, promoting a more inclusive and accessible approach to professional development. If you're looking for a company that values your skills, experience, and dedication. 🛒🌐 https://lnkd.in/e2-hCNh7 #equity #stockgrants #incentives #compensation #humanresources #hr

Walmart…..2 Walmart Logistics is a nice place to work, for some. If they like you, you will be fine. But please understand that if you are a hard worker, this Company is not for you ! You will be disappointed. The culture there has turned from hard work as in the past to just SOME being there just for a paycheck and doing as little as possible. The work ethic of yesteryear is gone, and those that do work hard get lost in the shuffle. It is molded to this “new generation” of worker. Hard work goes un-noticed, but employees that work in a more relaxed mode and really don’t care are the employees that get ahead. I asked about why that the more relaxed employees tend to be left alone…. The manager answered me….if something is said to the “relaxed” employees, they will just go on stress leave. I find that employees would be more productive and happier if all were equally treated. There is a great deal of favortism at this Company. Getting ahead at this Company is not based on hard work, but on favortism. I have applied for more than one posting and I was sent an email stating that “we will not be going any further with your application “. But others have been able to switch days and job duties, even without there being a posting at all. It is all based on what the Managers WANT. It is NOT based on sonority or hard work. In all the 9 + years there, there is not anyone in the office that asked me how I really felt about working there that received an honest answer from me. How could I look at a Manager and tell them how I really felt….that they are not doing a very good job and should be let go ? I couldn’t really speak my mind there. But there are some that have threatened co-workers and go undisciplined…. If I was to do the same thing, I no doubt would have been let go. Why does a hard working employee have to be subjected to situations like this shift after shift with no recourse to take ? And why is this workplace so “toxic” ? How does an employee not get frustrated at such an environment ? Walmart…..”This Is That Place”…..this is a place filled with “toxic” people, both in Management and employees. It is an environment filled with FAVORTISM. The work ethic is no longer visible….

What does it take to become one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For? I got the chance to interview Walmart's Donna Morris about how the retail giant has invested in employees to make this year's list. Apart from the wage increases that have made headlines in recent years, Walmart is deeply committed to the growth and development of its employees. One stat that jumps out? Three in four (75%) salaried managers in U.S. stores, clubs, and supply chain facilities started in hourly roles. That doesn't happen unless Walmart makes a conscious effort to help people grow careers. And those manager roles? No college degree required and an average annual salary of $113,000. “The opportunities I have been provided for promotion without a college degree are unmatched,” one Walmart employee told us. “I would not get these opportunities if I worked for many other companies.” Check out the full story: #100BestCos #GPTWcertified #BestWorkplaces