Notables from past Walmart Associates Celebrations
Updated: June 7, 2024 7:58 AM CDT
You'll see thousands of Walmart employees walking around for the annual shareholder meeting. Jacob Murphy from 40/29 is in the studio right now and we spoke to some of the employees that came to town from all over the world. If you're in Fayetteville this week, you can't miss Walmart… and today we spoke to people from South Africa, Canada, China. “I'm from South Africa,” “I'm from Toronto, Ontario,” “I'm from China.” Walmart employees from all over the world… <> “Diversity. I think there are really so many different cultures around the world.” In Fayetteville this week. <> “I've never met anyone that made me feel uncomfortable.” At the annual shareholder meeting. <> “Being part of a bigger idea and a bigger team and bringing it all back and really connecting us globally.” A place to be recognized for your work. <> “Being recognized in your own country? Yay. 100%. But it's really nice to be recognized internationally for us to come here.” Adrienne Pargeter who came to town from all over the country. <> “Your homes are so beautiful. Quaint and green.” One message to his children back home in South Africa. <> “This is what you have to do in life someday. Aim for the stars because you will get there. Make sure you have purpose and passion.” Walmart today announced new benefits for its hourly workers in the U.S., including a new bonus program for part-time and full-time workers, as well as a new training program. <> “It's a real honour to be selected by Coach based on what we're doing and what Coach wants us to bring back to Canada.” Walmart's new bonus plan is based on store performance and employee experience. For example, full-time workers who have been with Walmart for one to almost five years can earn up to a $350 annual bonus. Those who work full-time for 20 years can earn up to a $1,000 bonus. For more information on the benefits the company offers,
Notables from past Walmart Associates Celebrations
Updated: June 7, 2024 7:58 AM CDT
The annual Walmart shareholder event in Northwest Arkansas features several A-list celebrities as hosts, performers and speakers.
