Walmart's HR Diversity Strategy: Advantages and Drawbacks

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Executive Summary
The recruitment method of Walmart primarily uses diverse sources of new employment. It has
been noted that taking into account the significant organizational dimension and varied
workforce of Walmart, the recruitment strategy of Walmart has shown immense inclination
towards incorporating a decentralized system that involves local information as most important
foundation for its staffing, hiring and retention processes. It has been viewed that workplace
diversity objectives are necessary for developing recruitment approach to successfully recognize
a diverse group of capable, experienced and qualified applicants. The report has offered insights
regarding Walmart’s current HR diversity strategy and its advantages and drawbacks.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Discussion........................................................................................................................................3
Walmart’s Diverse Recruitment Strategy....................................................................................4
Walmart’s Diversity Goals Program...........................................................................................5
Placement Diversity Goals..........................................................................................................6
Walmart’s Job Analysis and Job Design.....................................................................................6
Diversity Management and Performance Outcomes in Walmart................................................7
Promotion of Equal Pay and Women Diverse Workforce...........................................................7
Drawbacks of Walmart’s Current HR strategy................................................................................9
Job Analysis.................................................................................................................................9
Walmart’s Recruitment Methods.................................................................................................9
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................10
References......................................................................................................................................11