I read this post and it's incredibly impressive that 75% of Walmart's U.S. salaried store, club, and supply-chain management started their careers in hourly positions. This speaks volumes about the company's commitment to promoting from within and providing meaningful opportunities for career growth and advancement. The fact that so many of Walmart's top leaders began as hourly associates demonstrates the company's strong culture of cultivating talent from the ground up. This not only creates a sense of loyalty and ownership among employees, but also ensures that Walmart's leadership deeply understands the day-to-day experiences and challenges faced by frontline workers. By offering clear pathways for advancement, comprehensive training and development programs, and competitive compensation and benefits, Walmart is setting a high bar for other retailers. This commitment to investing in and promoting its own talent is a testament to the company's values and its belief that the best way to build a successful business is by empowering and elevating its workforce. Overall, the statistic that 75% of Walmart's management started as hourly associates is a remarkable achievement that highlights the company's dedication to providing meaningful career opportunities and fostering a culture of internal growth and advancement. This is a model that other organizations would do well to emulate.
Thrilled that today Walmart has been recognized as one of Fortune's 100 “Best Companies to Work For®” in 2024! This achievement marks the first time we have made Fortune’s list and reaffirms our commitment to our associates and underscores that it is our people that make the difference. We believe some of the examples of why we are a great place to work include: 🔹 We provide incredible growth opportunities, with approximately 75% of salaried Walmart store, Sam's Club, and supply-chain management associates in the U.S. started in hourly positions. 🔹 We invest in pathways for our associates. Store, distribution center, fulfillment center, and transportation office associates can apply for our Associate to Driver, where they earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and can make up to $110,000 in their first year as a Walmart private fleet driver. 🔹 We create opportunity for all and continue to invest in learning opportunities, including our Live Better U program, recently doubling the options to earn skills certificates. 🔹 We believe Walmart and Sam's Club is the best place to build a career and have committed to investing $1 billion in career-driven training and development for our associates by 2026. 🔹 With medical coverage starting ta $34.50 per biweekly paycheck and a suite of benefits for mind, body and wallet, there's never been a better time to work at Walmart. Overall, we’re focused on providing opportunities for growth, improving the work experience by leveraging digital tools, investing in associate well-being and creating a Walmart for everyone. This truly is a special company and I’m so excited about today’s Fortune recognition. Join me in celebrating this achievement as we continue to make Walmart a great place to work! Check out the full story in Fortune today: https://lnkd.in/gsnJC4RN Read more about our journey to become “Great Place to Work” certified: https://lnkd.in/giH4AkAK #100BestCos #TeamWalmart #OurPeopleMaketheDifference