How Walmart’s Donna Morris Manages the Largest Work Force in America

Published On Oct 5, 2024, 5:00 AM

The article discusses Donna Morris, Walmart's chief people officer, and her significant role during the challenges faced by the retail giant since the coronavirus pandemic began in February 2020. With 1.6 million employees, Morris has focused on enhancing employee well-being and overseeing wage increases, with Walmart's average hourly wage rising by approximately 30% over five years. Despite being an outside hire, she is navigating a company where most leaders started as hourly workers, emphasizing employee loyalty and long-term career paths within the company.