Walmart reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(142,365 total reviews)
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John Furner

58% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Walmart has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 142,365 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Walmart employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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142K reviews
1.0
Aug 18, 2010
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Pros

A new schedule of 3 days of work with 3 days off has improved balance of work and personal life for co-managers and assistant managers. This is a very good plus. The problem is that it is not implemented in all stores consistently as the way the company expects.

Cons

Poor salary versus other companies at all levels - hourly and salary. You are treated as a number and not as a person. Market (district) level management and up have very poor leadership and interpersonal skills. They are rude and very unprofessional. The entire company needs to emphasize professionalism and leadership skills. The company is also still reducing labor hours in the stores, so staffing is very minimal. One person in some cases is responsible for more than 3000 sq ft of area! It's impossible for one person to do so much work.

2.0
Aug 18, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Granted time off when needed for emergencies-- good flexibility with scheduling, a lot of my co-workers were fantastic. One weekend off per month (if you ask for it) better than a lot of places

Cons

Where to begin? Poor pay, hours are all over the place, management doesn't respect you, the customers are jerks and management will take their side more often than not, little chance for advancement if you're a good worker but management doesn't like you. Also, in order to "cut costs" there will be the absolute minimum help scheduled and you're expected to pick up the slack. I know of times on busy holidays when there were people on the floor expected to do not only their job, but the job of one or two other people as well, along with helping customers with whatever they needed. The company plays favorites big time, backstabbing and bickering among co-workers and management is the norm. If someone has a problem with you they'll most likely go to management on you behind your back instead of talking to your face like an adult-- and that's what management wants. It's a very High School atmosphere.

2.0
Aug 18, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- good salary and bonus potential - good mission to provide affordable products for consumers - good fundraising for community - open door policy is reasonable for those who use it

Cons

- bureaucratic bloat and distraction from core mission - disregard for work-life balance at district level, sales and profit only real consideration - changing priorities daily - poor compensation for associates - poor resources devoted to associate training - unclear lines of authority, accountability, and responsibility - will hire un-educated and un-reliable workers

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