So is Walmart minimum wage going up to 17.50 starting this pay period? Can someone explain this better.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/walmart-managers-can-earn-400000-year-no-college-stock-grant-rcna136364

So the stocks will split 3 to 1 on Feb 23rd, and lots of us had meetings a few month's ago telling us that we will no longer get stocks come Feb 1st. How convenient to help the rich get richer!

Anyone hear that stocking 1 team schedule is changing. We were told it’s going 7 to 4. We are currently 5am -2pm while other stores nearby are 4am -1pm. Where’s the consistency?

"Walmart is being sued over allegations it charges higher prices for products at the checkout stands than it advertises on its shelves. The consumer class action lawsuits started in Chicago, Illinois, but are spreading, most recently to a court... — read more 

"America’s largest retailer has long been a facilitator of fraud on a mass scale, a ProPublica investigation has found." "Its long record of spotty training and compliance, and its refusal to take responsibility for the fraud perpetrated using its... — read more 

For those of you that’s an APOC what is your schedule like???

I am on long term disability through Walmart. Lincoln is wanting me to file social security disability but said I can keep my benefits through Walmart. It won't affect them they said How long can I be on long term? Anyone been through this?

Yet, Macy’s, Wayfair W +10.3%, and Walmart WMT -0.5% are among the retailers announcing layoffs and store closings as these forward-looking retailers ready for a reset in... — read more 

Announcement this afternoon that Store no. 8 was dissolved after 7 years of silo'ed innovation.

Rumors on Reddit that coach pay increasing.

https://www.cleveland.com/business/2024/01/walmart-closing-2-more-stores-in-one-of-americas-largest-cities.html

Half of last year’s , jobs not worth it

Knowing this will give one a good idea of layoffs.

IBM stopped theirs's years ago. Obviously to save money and not give it away.

Have any heard about the new structure.. store leads going away and the AP coach reporting back to the mapm. The coach’s are going to be the new store leads they own there areas.

How will AI affect the Walmart workforce and management? And how will these transitions occur?

Thoughts? Any Walmart layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Is it possible for a salaried homeoffice employee to request/volunteer for a layoff from Walmart with severance without getting fired? Who would the request go to, HR?

Sounds dynamic. Walmart is remodeling. https://progressivegrocer.com/dollar-general-open-800-stores-2024-q3-tops-street

Has anyone heard the rumor that team lead positions are being eliminated in 2024? I think it’s just that….. a rumor.

"Guild unveils AI learning program for frontline workers | Fortune" https://fortune.com/2023/10/17/guild-education-startup-ai-learning-program-frontline-workers/amp/

Use to be a decent site for reliable rumors. How I find out about ZMS elimination and DMs a year before announcement. Now it's another reddit with no real information. With that said, any news on TL eliminations? 😅

Same store sales goes up after a remodel, It starts over for a remodeled store. Doug's way of increasing same store sales, looks good.

Please share when when does PPTO reset at Walmart? Not sure where to find it.

Why pay for LTD for years if, before your actual LTD effect date, you're already being pushed toward SSD?!

Has anyone heard about a second round of VCDCs being hired for the vision centers

I don't know why people bother shopping at Walmart for anything other than perishables and cheap trinkets. Everything is locked up and nobody is available to help you retrieve stuff from locked cabinets because the company is too cheap to hire... — read more 

https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35102122/could-walmarts-ai-leap-be-a-game-changer-in-the-retail-landscape

Walmart is expanding AI efforts in its workplace with a new AI "assistant." It's one of many generative AI tools the company has already employed across to its 50,000 corporate employees.

Any walmarts gona shut down in Richmond. Been at Sheila for years and is wondern if I needs to leave or not. Any advice be appreiated. Thanks you.

https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/10/05/walmart-to-drop-college-degree-requirements-for-corporate-jobs-1401675/

https://brobible.com/culture/article/billionaire-walmart-plans-build-new-city/

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/downsize-me-bofa-reveals-weight-loss-dr-g-users-could-unleash-apparel-spending-spree Prices too high but spin. John Furner, the chief executive officer of Walmart's sprawling US operation, said they've been... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/article/walmart-wages/walmart-changes-pay-and-titles-for-corporate-staff-wsj-idUSKCN31007F

What's this toolkit (with talking points) that supposedly dropped for market team regarding salaried managers?

Well, they have done it again. They dangled the golden carrot in front of us over 2 years ago when they bumped up starting pay for associates, certified and licensed opticians. Managers got left out of that round. Oh but HO promised to be working on... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/07/walmart-cuts-starting-pay-for-new-hires-who-prepare-online-orders-stock-shelves.html Walmart will give incentives for just making it associates to move up. Shows what doug thinks of associates. Tell them anything... — read more 

It's a shame of all the companies that were allowed to go under. https://www.local3news.com/the-federal-reserve-now-owns-walmarts-debt-heres-why-it-matters/article_2ffe2167-7178-5c46-a32f-cdafc113ff74.html So much for walmart being the rock of... — read more 

I am seeking information regarding my recent transfer request. I have requested a transfer in order to step down and return to my original store. I no longer wish to hold the positions of coach or team lead. Now, Market has informed me that my... — read more