Walmart is at work on a new degree-free message about getting hired at its corporate headquarters
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-01 16:38:14
Summary
The article discusses how Walmart is rewriting job descriptions for corporate positions at its headquarters to emphasize that a college degree is not necessarily required. This shift aligns with a trend among large employers towards skills-based hiring. Walmart is also expanding its debt-free degree options and offering upskilling and reskilling opportunities for employees. The company aims to identify in-demand corporate jobs and determine whether a college degree is necessary for those positions. The article also mentions the use of generative artificial intelligence and the promotion of diversity in Walmart's workforce.
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