Walmart believes in William Billups. Believes enough to give him his first job — and then promote him three times in three years. Believes enough to give him a grant for further education. Why? Because William shows what Walmart wants to see in future managers. Enthusiasm. Hard work. Talent. And, oh, yes, that winning smile.
William’s supervisor saw it right away. The “it” factor, he called it. And now William sees his future at Walmart too. That’s why he recently turned down a job opportunity at one of the biggest banks in the country.
Last year, Walmart promoted more than 138,000 hourly associates in its U.S. stores.
While inspiring, there are a lot of stories at Walmart like that of William Billups. When experienced supervisors recognize people with outstanding ability, the company is committed to helping them develop.
Just last year, more than 138,000 hourly store associates were promoted to new positions within the company.1 In fact, 73% of the current Walmart store management team started as hourly associates.2
1 Walmart HR Analytics & Data Analysis, February 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
2 Walmart HRInsight Data: Walmart U.S., January 2010
3 Corporate Fact Sheet, p. 1
And with Walmart’s growth, the company continually needs superior managers. Today, Walmart employs more than 2.1 million associates worldwide, including more than 1.4 million in the United States.3
Of course, you don’t have to be a rising star to find success at Walmart. Or even a full-time associate, for that matter. Everyone from students looking for work experience to senior citizens who need to supplement their income can achieve their goals at Walmart. All it takes is desire and dedication. But a million-dollar smile doesn’t hurt.
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