Walmart Removes College Degree Requirements for Corporate Jobs
Walmart is dropping the college degree requirement for certain corporate jobs at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, as part of an initiative to invest in skills-based systems and attract more workers. The company has a history of promoting from within, with 75% of salaried managers at U.S. stores and supply chain facilities starting in hourly roles. Walmart is now expanding this approach by rewriting job descriptions to consider skills alongside degrees, offering an either/or option for applicants. While degrees may still be required in some cases, Walmart recognizes that there are many roles where a degree is unnecessary, including at corporate headquarters.