Walmart Celebrates its Associates
This week, Walmart will host 14,000 associates from around the globe at its annual Shareholders meeting celebration. Each year, thousands of associates representing every market in which the company operates travel to Bentonville, Ark., to participate in activities throughout the week that highlight and recognize the accomplishments of the 2.2 million associates around the world.
"Every year our annual Shareholders meeting is a celebration of our associates, and this year is no different," says Susan Chambers, executive vice president of global people at Walmart. "Our success is only possible because of the hard work and dedication of our 2.2 million associates around the world. They are truly remarkable and we have a longstanding commitment to them and their success. This week of festivities is one way of saying thanks for what they do each and every day to make a meaningful difference in our communities and in the lives of millions of people."
Associates began arriving in Northwest Arkansas this past weekend and will participate in festivities all week long. Among the many activities, associates can see performances from iconic music legend Elton John and rising country star Luke Bryan. They will also be able to tour the Home Office campus and attend a minor league baseball game at Arvest Ballpark.
The weeklong events will also feature the job and career opportunities available at Walmart.
Last year, Walmart promoted more than 180,000 people to jobs with more responsibility and higher pay in the United States. About 75 percent of its store and club management in the United States started as hourly associates and their average pay is between $50,000 and $170,000 a year.
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"Every year our annual Shareholders meeting is a celebration of our associates, and this year is no different," says Susan Chambers, executive vice president of global people at Walmart. "Our success is only possible because of the hard work and dedication of our 2.2 million associates around the world. They are truly remarkable and we have a longstanding commitment to them and their success. This week of festivities is one way of saying thanks for what they do each and every day to make a meaningful difference in our communities and in the lives of millions of people."
Associates began arriving in Northwest Arkansas this past weekend and will participate in festivities all week long. Among the many activities, associates can see performances from iconic music legend Elton John and rising country star Luke Bryan. They will also be able to tour the Home Office campus and attend a minor league baseball game at Arvest Ballpark.
The weeklong events will also feature the job and career opportunities available at Walmart.
Last year, Walmart promoted more than 180,000 people to jobs with more responsibility and higher pay in the United States. About 75 percent of its store and club management in the United States started as hourly associates and their average pay is between $50,000 and $170,000 a year.
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