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The discomfort I have with this is that Wal-Mart has a long history of sensible corporate policies (seriously, Wal-Mart at the corporate level has been surprisi
by santoshalper 9y ago
The discomfort I have with this is that Wal-Mart has a long history of sensible corporate policies (seriously, Wal-Mart at the corporate level has been surprisingly progressive on a lot of issues) that turn into draconian mandates by regional or store managers who are under intense pressure to maximize profit-per-employee. This just sounds like another good idea by corporate that will inevitably be crammed down workers throats.
- Uehreka 9y agoI don't think corporate gets a pass on this. If they were serious about creating a more progressive workplace, they could change the incentive schemes for managers or fire managers who don't comply with the spirit of their policies.
- sharkweek 9y agoIn general I think this is a pretty cool program, but what I worry about is the "optional" nature of it. Do people who go the extra mile get promoted faster? Qualify for more raises? Don't get let go during slower times? I could see it becoming a stick pretty quick.
- dragonwriter 9y agoThe intense pressure is itself a product of corporate policy, so its effects must also be considered in assessing the reasonableness of other corporate policies which interact with it.