Walmart presents weekly bonuses to warehouse workers as the retail giants compete in a tight labor market and ramp up for the holiday season.
The discounter offers additional pay based on the facility’s location and the worker’s role and shift. For some full-time workers, that will add up to $200 more per week and could be more if they work overtime, according to Walmart spokesman Scott Pope. He said that extra pay began this month and will continue through the fiscal year at most distribution and fulfilment centers.
“For Walmart, the added pay is also intended to get ahead of the rush of the holiday shopping season and make sure store shelves and warehouses are stocked,” Pope said.
Walmart faces challenging year-over-year sales comparisons after solid sales during the pandemic. Plus, with the rise of the delta variant and changing consumer habits, more shoppers may want to ship packages to their doors or pick them up in the parking lot.
