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Uncover the untold secrets of working at Walmart! 🤫 🧳 Check out this captivating article that reveals 7 things you might not know about the Walmart experience. This article sheds light on the incredible aspects of being a part of the Walmart team.  #WalmartInsights #CareerGrowth #SustainabilityMatters #DiscoverWalmartSam's Club #nowhiring Walmart

Small, but meaningful detail of a special #EmployeeExperience... thank you Walmart! 🙏 Today, my personal inbox 📥 was hit by the email below... yep, came from Walmart with the subject: "It's time to celebrate, Ramon! 🎉 "... reminding me about what would have been my 18th anniversary with the company (I'm good with numbers so 3/29 was a special day I would have remembered though 🗓 ). I want to think that this was on purpose, as part of Walmart's Associate Experience Strategy... and not just a glitch or a spam. Perhaps for other former associates, this reminder may have come across as inappropriate or insensitive (like if you were laid off as part of a big reorg, or you left the company due to a poor manager/leadership experience); it was not the case for me, and for that, I really appreciate the note. When companies are purpose-driven ❤️ and realize the importance of the holistic #HumanExperience, that is, working maniacally to improve both, customers and employee experiences, you realize that in the case of employees, you have to understand the total journey, from recruiting to post-job, and create experiences for them not only when they are employees, but before or even after they left the organization. Today I may walk into my Walmart neighborhood market feeling a little bit special, and appreciated. HumanX Insights #HX #EX #CX

This week we shared our Q4 earnings and the numbers are impressive. What’s even more impressive is the real story that’s behind those numbers. The real story is the Walmart associates across the country who made those earnings numbers happen. ⭐ Like the cashiers and customer hosts who welcome each customer with a smile.  ⭐ Or the private fleet drivers who take pride in safely delivering every shipment on schedule. ⭐ Or the stocking associates who make sure store shelves are filled with the items their customers need. ⭐ Or the tech teams who create tools that make working for and shopping at Walmart easy in ways we don’t even realize. ⭐ Or the store managers who lead with compassion and develop our next generation of leaders. Those are just a few of the countless examples of how our associates make the difference in communities everywhere. Helping people live better defines Walmart culture. And our associates bring it to life every day. Now, let’s go do it again in 2024! #InItToWinIt #TeamWalmart

This is my Walmart story, marking my 2.5-year milestone. I joined Walmart as a part-time associate in 2017, shortly after immigrating to Canada. Hailing from a small town with limited job opportunities, getting a position at Walmart was a stroke of luck amidst uncertainty. My journey has been one of profound growth and transformation. Over the years, amidst life's ups and downs, in 2021, I found myself drawn back to Walmart, where I embarked on a career journey filled with diverse experiences and invaluable lessons. From the front end to Omni, fresh to general merchandise, fashion to core grocery, I've traversed nearly every department, gaining a comprehensive understanding of Walmart's retail environment. Beyond the confines of a typical store, I've embraced unique challenges such as driving the forklift to move freights or empty containers—a task that both fascinated and enriched my skill set. Grateful for the opportunity presented to me the day I applied to Walmart, I've encountered many great people and learned from them (both knowledge and mindset), fostering a sense of belonging within the Walmart community. As I continue along this path, I remain committed to learning and growing, both personally and professionally. Each day brings new opportunities for development, and I eagerly embrace them with gratitude and determination. Last March, I was humbly nominated for “Shining Star of the Month”—just a small achievement that I've gained. But I consider this experience one of the greatest milestones in my career journey because it signifies that my dedication is heard and seen. As someone once said, “JOBs can be TAUGHT. SKILLS can be TAUGHT. EXPERIENCE comes from OPPORTUNITY. Start giving people an OPPORTUNITY to learn the SKILLS to gain EXPERIENCE to do the JOB." Walmart Canada Walmart #walmartcanada #walmart #thisisthatplace #selfdevelopment #selfgrowth #personalgrowth #careergrowth #oppotunity #teachandlearn #mindset

Walmart just laid off around 400-500 people, largely targeting low performers and their fully remote workforce. It's no shock that many of these fully remote workers were on core teams that received credit for Walmarts Incredible Q1FY24 Performance. Teams like Site Merchandising, Talent, and Global Tech all had major contributions to the place Walmart has grown to today. Here are my top 3 callouts from Walmart's Q1 earnings report. 💡 Doubling Down on What Works: Walmart's latest earnings report showcases robust growth, driven by significant gains in e-commerce sales and profits from newer ventures like advertising and subscription services. 💲 Despite inflationary pressures, Walmart successfully attracted more high-income shoppers by emphasizing convenience and value, while also noting a trend of prioritizing spending on essentials like food and health-related items. 📺 Walmart's strategic investments in store renovations, private-label brands, and acquisitions like Vizio highlight a commitment to innovation and long-term competitiveness in the evolving retail landscape. Walmart continues a blazing past 365 days with their launch of BetterGoods, a better-for-you, organic, and vegan product line across multiple food categories. #walmart #ecommerce #CIQ

In one of my classes, I posted the following: "Walmart “Spark” Each one of the six sparklets resembles a core value or principle for Walmart. Customer  Respect  Integrity  Associates  Service  Excellence Core values, principles, mottos, and mission statements are usually at the forefront of every company. These items give something for the employees to stand for, it is like rules in a classroom. In this piece, Sam Walton founded Walmart in 1962 and wholeheartedly loves his customers and his associates. Sam was the type of person that I wish I could be. He created a culture that made going to work or shop at Walmart fun and exciting. The Walmart you see today is nothing like the Walmart of 1962.  I am an employee of Walmart currently; I have been striving to revive the culture that once was in our building. However, times have changed, and people do not seem to care about or take pride in what they do or where they work. Other associates just come to work for the paycheck and that is it. I talk about the core values with every new associate, breaking them down, I ask them to tell me what those words mean to them. I pour my soul into telling new associates about the benefits that Walmart gives everyone and why I just need up to 40 hours (about 1 and a half days) of their time.  Before I became employed with Walmart, I would not have thought about working there. I did not want to be a part of the “People of Walmart” stigma. I did not want to be on someone’s TikTok challenge. I did not want to be just a number, after all there are over 22million associates worldwide that work for Walmart. I was reading too much into the fake news that it fogged my ability to see Walmart for the culture it really has. I look at the spark every day, it is in my email, on the walls and on my clothes. Every day I am reminded I must keep striving for excellence and one day I will make a difference too. " Thank you Walmart for allowing me to become a better person and allowing me to better my education! #mywalmart #livebetteru #savemoneylivebetter #spark #walmart

22 years in the Advertising and SaaS industry - and I can, without question, say that achieving the 5-year milestone at #wmc #walmartconnect #walmart is the most rewarding and satisfying professional accomplishment of my career. This feeling is not anchored around the fact that Walmart is doing more for people and communities than it ever has. It's not due to the fact that 1/3 of Q1s revenue growth is attributed to non-retail businesses like WMC. It's not solely because I can confidently speak to my clients about sales outcomes - how their belief in WMCs tools and tactics led to quantifiable business improvements. It's because I smile more than I ever have at work. It's because I'm intellectually challenged and satiated every single day. It's because we've assembled a world-class team of business consultants, but more importantly, awesome humans who I am privileged to work with. I truly hope that in 5 years I can write a similar note about my 10-year milestone. Justin Merkey you've been instrumental in my growth and happiness here at WMC. Thank you for believing in me and for the constant support. Brett Wein I could not have asked for a better leader to chart our course. Thank you for your trust and guidance. Team WITT: What can I say? You all are THE BEST.

We announced some exciting news this week! We are taking the next step in our journey of investing in our associates. Walmart store managers are the best leaders in retail, and we’re investing in them. Store managers pay is made up base pay and an annual bonus. Now, we’re updating both: ✅ Base pay: raising a store managers average salary from $117,000 to $128,000 a year – once annual increases take effect. ✅ Annual bonus: redesigning their bonus program, which gives store managers the opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to 200% of their base salary. If you’re interested in becoming a store manager at Walmart, visit: Careers.Walmart.com. #TeamWalmart #OurPeopleMaketheDifference #APathforEveryone

Today marks my 4-year journey with Walmart Global Tech, and I am feeling truly blessed and deeply grateful. Being a part of the Talent Acquisitions team here has been an enriching experience, as I've had the opportunity to support diverse business groups such as Health & Wellness Technologies, Data Ventures, Retail Technologies, Search and Personalization, Technical Program Management, Information Security, and International Ecommerce, among others. What sets Walmart apart is its steadfast commitment to doing what's right. The company's core values - Service to the customer, Respect for the individual, Strive for excellence, and Act with integrity - are not just words on a page. They are lived by every day, in every action we take. Working here isn't just about being part of a company. It's about being part of a culture that truly cares. A culture that you don't just see, but feel at every moment. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every member of my Talent Acquisition team, our diligent operational staff, and most importantly, our business partners. Your selfless cooperation and seamless teamwork make even the most complex processes seem effortless. Here's to many more years at Walmart Global Tech, a place where work isn't just work - it's a commitment to doing what's right and making a difference. #WorkAnniversary #Gratitude #LifeAtWalmartGlobalTech