What is Wal-Mart doing to ensure diversity in the workplace?
Wal-Mart is the leading employer of Hipanics in the U.S., with 139,000 Hispanic associates. Wal-Mart is also a leading employer of African Americans, with more than 208,000 African American associates. Also, Wal-Mart employs more than 775,000 females and more than 220,000 seniors who are 55 and older. – In 2005, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., was named one of “The 30 Best Companies for Diversity” by Black Enterprise magazine. – Wal-Mart Stores received the prestigious 2001 Billion Dollar Roundtable Award for pending more than $1 billion with women-owned and minority-owned businesses. – Wal-Mart received a Blue Ribbon board award from the organization Catalyst for having two women on our board of directors. Catalyst is a nationally known organization that works with the business sector to advance women. – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was presented the “2002 Corporate Partner of the Year” award by the Hispanic National Bar Association in recognition of its consistent support and best practices in the a
