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Walmart's People Chief Says These 10 Jobs Are Still Hot in the Age of AI
Walmart's Donna Morris says large employers should demonstrate optimism about the continued need for people, even as tech disrupts all sorts of jobs.
TL;DR
- Walmart employs over 2.1 million people globally and offers diverse career paths, from hourly roles to executive positions.
- The company is investing in AI but asserts that people remain central to its growth strategy, with numerous job openings and future roles advertised.
- Walmart is promoting 10 in-demand career pathways, including roles like Store Manager, Data Engineer, and Private Fleet Driver, many leading to high salaries.
- The retailer is actively upskilling its workforce through programs like truck driver training and offering educational opportunities from certificates to four-year degrees.
- Walmart's chief people officer, Donna Morris, stresses the responsibility of large employers to maintain optimism about job creation and the economic necessity of people working.
- Specific in-demand roles include Advertising Sales, Store Manager, Data Engineer, Facility Services Technician, Supply Chain General Manager, Private Fleet Driver, Pharmacist, Store/Club Team Lead, Club Manager, and Realty Project Coach, with detailed salary ranges and career paths provided.