Tag: WalMart
AI monitors employee chats at Walmart, Delta, T-Mobile, Chevron, and Starbucks
Several major companies, including Walmart, Delta, T-Mobile, Chevron, and Starbucks, are reportedly using an AI-powered platform called ‘Aware’ to monitor employee conversations on platforms...
Are US employers using AI to track, monitor employee messages?
Messages being sent by employees via Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Qualtrics and other apps are now being tracked by employers in the US. As...
Walmart seeks to combat high turnover with ownership incentives and affordable...
In a bid to attract and retain talent in a competitive labour market, Walmart is rolling out a two-pronged strategy: stock grants for managers...
WMT to split stock; 2 additional shares for each shareholder
In February 2024, Walmart (WMT) plans to implement a three-to-one stock split. This action, scheduled to take place on 23 February 2024, will result...
Walmart announces significant salary raise & bonuses for store managers
On 18 January 2024, Walmart announced that it will raise the annual average salary and bonus for US store managers. The decision will become...
Walmart agrees to pay $60,000 in discrimination case
Walmart is slated to compensate a former female employee $60,000 to resolve a legal dispute in which she alleged that the company had unfairly...
Walmart revises wage structure for new hires
Walmart has recently adjusted its hourly wage structure for new store workers, a move that signifies a trend among employers to trim labour expenses...
Walmart appoints first ever chief belonging officer
After a long and successful stint of over 17 years at Johnson Controls, A. Denise Malloy-Deaderick has moved on to join Walmart as senior...
Hundreds of jobs cut at Walmart’s 5 e-com fulfilment centres
Walmart has been in the news lately for laying off several employees at its five e-commerce fulfillment centres across the US due to a...
WEF recognises Tata Steel as Global DE&I Lighthouse 2023
Tata Steel has been recognised for advancing intersectional gender diversity for employees and students, by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Because of its inclusive...
Walmart to increase minimum employee wage for its hourly employees
On Tuesday, Walmart announced that it will increase pay for its hourly employees, showing that there is still a high demand for front-line workers...
Flipkart employees benefit from $700 mn one-time cash payout
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart’s announcement benefits at least 25,000 present and former employees with its one-time cash payout of 700 million-dollars, according to sources.
This...
PhonePe and Flipkart split to allow the fintech company to go...
One of India's largest digital payments platforms, PhonePe announced their separation from Flipkart on Friday in preparation for their foray into public funding.
Flipkart Singapore...
Tesla bans wearing of union logo, US Board calls the prohibition...
The National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) in the US has termed Tesla’s restriction imposed on factory workers — prohibiting them from wearing wear t-shirts...
Walmart introduces new abortion policy
Walmart has introduced a new abortion policy wherein it will cover the cost of abortion cost for employees, when there is a health risk...
Sudeep Ralhan appointed CHRO, Upstox
After leading the people agenda for Walmart Global Tech India for over four years, Sudeep Ralhan has joined Upstox as chief people officer.
At Walmart,...
Walmart to expand workforce by 50,000 in the US
Walmart is gearing to hire 50,000 workers in the US in about a month’s time. The American retailer is reportedly hiring workers for its...
100% placements at IIM Kozhikode
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) reported 100 per cent placements at the final placements week, and that too just three days into...
Fully vaccinated Walmart employees no longer need to mask up
Starting immediately, the fully vaccinated staff working at any facility of Walmart or Sam’s Club need not mask up, unless the local laws mandate...
50% cut in paid leave for COVID-positive staff at Walmart
Employees of Walmart in the US who need to self-isolate or have tested positive for COVID-19 will now only get a week’s paid leave...
Walmart to expand InHome service in the US, hire 3,000+ drivers
Walmart is gearing to enhance its home delivery facility, for which it needs more drivers in its already 100-strong fleet. It plans to hire...
Walmart organises hiring event to take on thousands in supply chain
In the month of September, Walmart announced it would be hiring 20,000 permanent associates in its supply chain business to fulfil the surge in...
Walmart to call its corporate employees back to office by November...
Walmart has asked its employees to return to offices from November 8, 2021. The Company, after operating remotely for a large portion of the...
Walmart to hire 1,50,000 to handle festive season rush
Walmart to hire 1,50,000 store employees ahead of the festive season. It will take on at least 1,25,000 workers at its warehouses and for...
$1 hike in pay for 5.6 lakh Walmart employees
Amidst the acute shortage of labour in the retail space in the US, Walmart has announced a raise of minimum one dollar in hourly...
20,000 may be hired by Walmart to meet holiday season demand
Walmart is looking for candidates to fill the roles of order fillers, freighter handlers and other supply-chain positions at its over 250 delivery and...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Whirlpool announces global workforce reduction
Whirlpool Corp, the home appliances manufacturer, has unveiled plans to slash roles globally. The company is set to axe approximately 1,000 salaried positions worldwide,...
V2 Retail to hire 1500+ employees; eyes market growth
V2 Retail, an Indian retail company, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for expansion, signalling its intent to recruit over 1500 professionals across various domains....
Granting childcare leave is Constitutional duty: SC
The Supreme Court recently observed that denying childcare leave or CCL to women is a violation of Constitutional Duty. It stated that childcare leave...
Bengaluru-based HealthPlix axes 100 jobs in major overhaul
In a strategic move aimed at restructuring its operations, Bengaluru-based healthtech Software as a Service (SaaS) startup, HealthPlix, has announced the termination of 100...
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