Employment and Diversity
Topic Overview
Diversity is a way of life at Walmart. And our commitment to diversity is not just something we talk about, it’s who we are. Our dedication to diversity extends from our board of directors, to our associates; from our suppliers, to our customers; and to every aspect of our business. We have long-maintained initiatives, including personnel practices and varied outreach programs, to build and retain a diverse workforce and supplier base. We've received numerous awards and honors for commitments in areas, such as being employer of choice for people with disabilities and recruiting and retaining diverse talent. Recent News
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Walmart Foundation, Thurgood Marshall College Fund® Team Up to Provide Scholarship Funding to College Students in Critical Times
In response to the growing financial need of students and aligning with the goal to support first-generation student success, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to partner with the Walmart Foundation to establish the “Walmart Foundation/TMCF First Generation Scholars Program.”
Friday, October 02, 2009
Walmart, Partners Release Unprecedented Women Economic Impact Study
Walmart, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) and the Center for Women’s Business Research (CfWBR), have unveiled a first-of-its-kind economic impact study detailing the total impact of women-owned small businesses in the United States.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Walmart Helps Even More Hispanics Achieve Their Educational Dreams
Walmart is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – November 1, by launching the “La Mejor Herencia es una Buena Educación,” (“the best heritage is a good education”) national campaign, a continued commitment to serving the Hispanic community through education-focused initiatives.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Walmart to Host Free Financial Literacy Workshops
Walmart Stores Inc, through a partnership with minority and disability focused partner groups, will be hosting nearly one hundred financial literacy workshops across the country aimed at equipping participants with immediate, tangible solutions for smart personal financial management.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Walmart Foundation Commits $500,000 to Improving Emergency Preparedness for the 54 Million Americans with Disabilities
The Walmart Foundation has made a $500,000 grant to further the work of the National Organization on Disability’s (N.O.D.) Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI).
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