What People Are Saying

"We have the good fortune to live in one of the most culturally rich countries in the world, and Walmart recognizes that this richness is a workplace asset…Harnessing the wealth of talents and perspectives that people of different backgrounds have to offer is helping Walmart excel in our increasingly global and competitive world…Walmart is truly leading by example."

"We are pleased to work with Walmart, a company which shares our Group's vision of promoting culture and diversity. By teaming with the Bollywood Awards, Walmart is also endorsing Bollywood's undeniable role in influencing and shaping culture around the world.”

“Walmart, for one, is leading the pack, issuing a declaration in the summer of 2006 to its top 100 law firms. It will no longer retain counsel unless the firm demonstrates a solid commitment to diversity and assigns minority and women attorneys to work on Walmart matters. Walmart’s announcement reflects a growing awareness in the corporate world — companies are demanding legal counsel that better reflect their employee and customer base. This awareness will only increase in the future as changing population trends affect the bottom line.”

 “[Walmart’s legal diversity program] has an impact on the way that firms conduct their internal business...the potential impact that Walmart may have by taking this step cannot be overstated.”

“The prescription drug program provides needed relief to some of the millions of uninsured Hispanics who often avoid filling costly prescriptions and remain untreated. Many have to choose between buying groceries and taking the medication they need.”