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Walmart: Women in the Workforce in 2022

Industry: Retail
Current: ESG

In 2022, Walmart reported 54% women participation in its global workforce
Walmart’s US workforce reported 53% women representation in 2022
Walmart had 27% women representation on the Board in 2022

Women Representation in Walmart’s Workforce

The gender gap in organizations has narrowed over the past three decades, giving more effortless labor mobility worldwide. There has also been increasing global awareness regarding the right to a dignified and respectful workplace irrespective of the sexual orientation and ethnicity of the employees, which promotes an open and inclusive workplace. However, labor market disruption due to the COVID-19 has had devastating consequences globally. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), women’s employment declined by 5% globally in 2020 compared with around 4% for men.

Diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) are critical to the business performance of the retailers which includes food retail, fashion retail, and other outlets, since consumers want to buy goods that reflect their values, wants, and needs. Consumers expect more from brands than ever, and retailers must honor DEI. Understanding the brand, setting DEI commitments from the top, delivering on the pledges, recruiting from diverse pools, and creating a supportive environment can all contribute to DEI.

Gender Diversity at Walmart

Walmart Inc (Walmart) is a retailer that operates grocery stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department and discount stores, and neighborhood markets. The company’s stores offer grocery and consumables, health and wellness, technology, office and entertainment, hardlines, apparel, and home categories at everyday low prices.

In 2022, women represented 54% of Walmart’s total global workforce, a decrease of 1 percentage point over 2021. Walmart had 27% women representation among its board members. The retailer’s US workforce represented 53% women and the US management represented 44% women in 2022. Walmart aims to improve women’s participation in its workforce.

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