Walmart reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(142,155 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 142,155 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 Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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142K reviews
3.0
May 26, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Ability to meet interesting and fun people. Walmart is somewhere that you will find something you like to do. However, depending on where you are and what education you have will make the way that you transition into another role. If you are a hard worker you will quickly rise through the in store ranks. It would be hard to grow into a senior level position from working on the floor however. All in all a good place to work if you are looking for an entry job with no education. Go for it is all I say! Good Luck!

Cons

The pay is not strong for this company and employees are often looked down upon by their peers in other companies. The hours are sometimes oddly placed and it is harder to ask off for vacations and other reasons than at other companies. You would also like to grow but it is often hard for those without education, even with many years of dedication to working at walmart. I would still recommend it as a place to pursue a job... not necessairly a career however. Go for it and do your best in any job and rewards will find you!

2.0
May 24, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Reccession proof company. With so many stores chances of getting promoted are good. Many positions throughout a store. 10 percent off regularly priced general merchandise in Wal-Mart. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan.

Cons

Poor wages. Some stores have horrible management. Retirement package is not that great. Same with medical benifets. Management does not take care of the employees.

3.0
May 22, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay at Wal-Mart is competetive. I made more money doing less there than at my current position. The uniform is pretty basic and comfortable. I was able to wear it outside of work and not feel embarassed. The discount, while nothing to write home about, was helpful when it comes to purchasing general merchandise. I worked at a store that recieved regular bonuses. So, that was a HUGE benefit (even to part-time associates). Wal-Mart is such a big company that the other associates see it as a community. This was great when it complaining about work in the breakroom.

Cons

Wal-Mart loves to give part-time employees full-time hours - - - and not give them benefits. The discount should apply to groceries, but only really helps in terms of general merchandise and produce. The management "team" is horrendous. Most of the managers have no idea what it takes to run a store day in and day out. Their communication skills are non-existent. They love to micro manage associates. I had a total of six managers over me at the store level alone (this doesn't take into account the district managers that were ALWAYS in the store). In a word, Wal-Mart is hard to work for because of: management.

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