'Never start out running, they’ll expect that always': Walmart worker says he's working too hard without being paid a manager's rate (2024)

FAQs

Why you shouldn't work for Walmart? ›

With over 2.2 million employees worldwide, Walmart has faced a torrent of lawsuits and issues with regards to its workforce. These issues involve low wages, poor working conditions, inadequate health care, as well as issues involving the company's strong anti-union policies.

With larger store sizes and the potential for higher stress levels in managing both customers and employees, the workload for Walmart store managers may be more demanding, contributing to higher turnover rates.

From warehouse to retail, workers are stepping out of the shadows to speak out against poor working conditions and retaliation by Walmart and its contractors. This past month, warehouse workers in Southern California and in Illinois went on strike, while Walmart workers around the country went out on one-day strikes.

Its current pay is still not enough.

Wartzman estimates that at least half of Walmart's US workers make less than $29,000 per year.

Is Walmart a good company to work for? Walmart has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 135,715 reviews left anonymously by employees. 55% of employees would recommend working at Walmart to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

The size of Walmart creates a unique issue where small local governments are in favor of keeping a store open but cannot offer meaningful incentives to affect Walmart's opinion. This makes Walmart “Too Big to Fail” for small towns, since without them there might not be stores (Kenton, 2019).

Company Culture at Walmart Inc.

73% of employees at Walmart Inc. say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

Paying well, unsurprisingly, has an impact on loyalty. Bloomberg reports the annual attrition rate for Walmart managers has decreased by 2% in just one year to 21%, citing Revelio data.

A new Payscale report published on Thursday ranked Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as having the highest turnover rate out of all of the Fortune 500 companies. Average employee tenure was a little over nine months.

Yes. Many Walmart employees do. A regular employee does not make a great deal of money, but there are supervisory positions that pay better. With $30k/year salary for a full time employee, one may be able to survive, but not live a high life.

Does Walmart take employee complaints seriously? ›

Walmart takes all reported concerns or allegations seriously. We confidentially review each ethics allegation to determine if any law, policy or the Code of Conduct has been violated and assign for investigation where appropriate.

“Nah, imagine working for Walmart for 35 years,” Smith captioned his video. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median employee tenure in January 2022 was 4.3 years for men and 3.8 years for women.

Cashier: $14.52 per hour. Retail Sales Associate: $16.13 per hour. Replenishment Associate: $16.62 per hour. Warehouse Worker: $20.11 per hour.

Labor advocates say Walmart's low wages and poor treatment of workers set a bad example for New York-based businesses. It is no secret that Walmart, the nation's largest employer, is also one of the most exploitative and abusive.

If you have 20 consecutive years of service with Walmart, you're eligible for the Long-Term Service Discount card upon retirement. You're also eligible if you retire at 55 or older with at least 15 consecutive years of service.

Walmart's negative effects on local economies

The losses are tied mainly to the low wages Walmart pays its employees, possibly minimum wage. Researchers found that Walmart pays lower wages to its hourly associates than what other local businesses pay comparable workers.

Weaknesses: Labor Relations: Walmart has faced criticism for labor practices, including low wages and labor disputes. E-commerce Competition: Despite significant strides, Walmart faces intense competition from e-commerce giants (e.g, amazon, eBay), impacting its online market share.

Perks: Benefits for On and Off the Clock

No matter what the role is or where they are in their careers, associates have access to great benefits that bring our 'save money, live better' promise to life. Physical well-being benefits. Medical coverage starts at just $34.50 and includes virtual healthcare programs.