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Growth Potential, But Management Issues

Software Engineer III
Current Employee
Has worked at Walmart for 2 years
January 23, 2016
San Bruno, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Good company to work for if the management gets its act right. Lots of opportunities to grow within the company. They invest a lot of money into e-commerce, which is a good sign.

Cons

Management seems mostly clueless. The food at the cafeteria is pathetic, mostly feels like jail food. Certain small things make a huge difference for your experience as an employee (healthy good food, clean restrooms, fun Fridays). None of that exists. It seems like too much politics, and you have to be on good terms with certain people to survive, or you will be branded. People try to create a monopoly. Hiring new people to change the culture is a good idea, but new joiners feel stifled by a lack of support. A few things need to be changed, and management can easily change this place from a so-so workplace to a very good, enriching work experience.

Advice to Management

Take cues from some of the other big companies and change management practices.

Smaller teams, better support, less politics.

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