Walmart Inc. announced plans on Wednesday to add 50,000 U.S. associates in the first quarter across the company’s stores, clubs, campuses and supply chain. The announcement was part of a blog post, authored by Donna Morris, Walmart’s chief people officer, who detailed the perks of working for the retail giant, including career advancement, health care benefits starting at $31.40 per pay period and improved technology for store workers. Walmart’s average hourly pay is $16.40 per hour with some roles reaching $30 per hour in certain markets. Walmart announced on Tuesday that it will add 5,000 workers in its Atlanta and Toronto tech hubs. Walmart has 2.3 million associates around the world. Walmart stock has gained about 9% over the past year while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 3.6%.
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