Walmart Introduces Bonuses and Training for 700,000 Hourly Workers

Walmart will offer bonuses of up to $1,000 annually to approximately 700,000 hourly U.S. store workers, including those in pharmacy and Vision Center stores, based on performance targets. This initiative, aimed at boosting wages and reducing turnover, follows feedback from employees and comes ahead of Walmart's annual general meeting. The company also launched a certification program to help workers transition to higher-paying technician roles.