First Lady Michelle Obama visits a Springfield, IL Walmart
The First Lady visited Walmart on her “Let’s Move” tour to talk health & nutrition.
Walmart’s Gisel Ruiz named USO Woman of the Year
Gisel Ruiz, chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., received the 2013 USO Woman of the Year Distinguished Service Award on Thursday, May 2nd.
What would you do if you found $20,000 cash?
Bismark Mensah, a Walmart associate in WA tracked down the owner to return it. He is now receiving the “Integrity in Action” award from Walmart.
Learn more about the 4 different store formats that Walmart operates in the US. Is your Walmart a Supercenter, Discount store, Neighborhood Market or Express store?
Walmart Makes Commitment to American Veterans
Bill Simon announces plan to hiring over 100,000 Veterans over the next 5 years.
Walmart to Focus on Promoting Part-Time Employees to Full-Time
“As part of that effort, we’ll make sure part-time associates have full visibility into full time job openings in their stores and nearby stores – and that they always have the first shot at those jobs. ”
May 8, 2013
Eighteen years ago, Glenda Fleming Willis changed course and took a job as a part-time sales associate at the Walmart store on Frederica Street. Willis, 43, is a graduate of Owensboro High School and Western Kentucky University. “I have a degree in engineering and at that time, had not landed a position I was happy [...]
May 6, 2013
Gisel Ruiz, chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., received the 2013 USO Woman of the Year Distinguished Service Award on Thursday (May 2) during a luncheon held in New York. Ruiz said, “It’s such a privilege to stand up here today in the company of General Janet Wolfenbarger and the other esteemed honorees. Congratulations to [...]
May 1, 2013
After a visit to the White House on Tuesday, Wal-Mart Chief Executive Officer Bill Simon said the company would fast-track job applications from veterans. “Veterans bring to the private sector that seriousness and sense of purpose that the military instills,” said Simon, who is a U.S. Navy veteran. “Sadly, too many of those who fought [...]