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Walmart Diversity

About Walmart & Diversity

At Walmart, we are committed to unlocking the full potential of our global workforce by giving every associate
the opportunity to learn, grow and advance. We believe we are a stronger team when we include different
perspectives and ideas at every level and across all areas of our company. This strong belief in the power of
inclusion is woven into our associate programs, charitable giving and our relationships with suppliers.

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“Individuals don’t win; teams do.”

–        Sam M. Walton

Today, we are living in a world that’s so interconnected, we share a global destiny. Advancing technology is erasing boundaries between individuals, nations, and organizations; where interdependencies grow because of outsourcing and shared networks for production and supply chains. This inclusive world requires us to work together in achieving common goals that benefit the common good.

The African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,” resonates perfectly in today’s world. This timeless call for collaboration urges us to garner value from differences of thought, ability, character, and contribution in a world as interconnected as today’s. It is through collaboration that Walmart has grown from a rural store in Bentonville, Arkansas, to an international operation reaching across the globe to Chandigarh, India, and achieving far more than anyone could have individually. Today, Walmart operates more than 8,400 stores with over 2 million associates in 15 countries.

Being Collaborative

Collaboration is a strategic choice to cooperate to achieve a common goal. In the early 20^th century, Mary Parker Follett, a visionary and pioneer theorist described management as “the art of getting things done through people.” In other words, management is really about being collaboratively adept. When we look at leadership through this lens, we see collaboration is critical to success in today’s global business environment. It is through our purposeful relationship with one another that we are able to strive for true excellence in service to our customers, our associates and the communities where we operate. Read the full story

Being a retail behemoth hasn’t stopped Walmart from reaching out and helping people during the holiday season. On December 4th, Walmart launched a program to give toys to thousands of military families from all branches of the military. In addition to the toys, Wal-Mart is also laying 16,000 wreaths at national cemeteries across the country. Both programs are part of the Walmart Gives Back initiative which includes donations to groups like Operation Homefront and Wreaths Across America .

To learn more about the program, read the press release or visit walmartgiving.com