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Are you building real a #EmployeeExperience? Do you know your employee journey well enough to identify where to focus your resources and priorities? If you are in that quest, we can help. It is easier than you think.

Small, but meaningful detail of a special #EmployeeExperience... thank you Walmart! 🙏 Today, my personal inbox 📥 was hit by the email below... yep, came from Walmart with the subject: "It's time to celebrate, Ramon! 🎉 "... reminding me about what would have been my 18th anniversary with the company (I'm good with numbers so 3/29 was a special day I would have remembered though 🗓 ). I want to think that this was on purpose, as part of Walmart's Associate Experience Strategy... and not just a glitch or a spam. Perhaps for other former associates, this reminder may have come across as inappropriate or insensitive (like if you were laid off as part of a big reorg, or you left the company due to a poor manager/leadership experience); it was not the case for me, and for that, I really appreciate the note. When companies are purpose-driven ❤️ and realize the importance of the holistic #HumanExperience, that is, working maniacally to improve both, customers and employee experiences, you realize that in the case of employees, you have to understand the total journey, from recruiting to post-job, and create experiences for them not only when they are employees, but before or even after they left the organization. Today I may walk into my Walmart neighborhood market feeling a little bit special, and appreciated. HumanX Insights #HX #EX #CX

Doug McMillon's 10 year tenure as CEO of Walmart Inc, has grown the company from 476B in 2014, to 648B in 2024, over 36%, and with an increase of 172B. Which is more than the global sales of companies like BMW, for example. While the above summarizes WHAT he has done, it is equally important to mention HOW he has done it. A gifted people person, he leads with the company purpose and values engraved in his actions. #HumanExperience #CustomerExperience #EmployeeExperience

Walmart Pulls Back on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Programs. Walmart is joining a list of other major companies - including Toyota Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company. Changes are taking place due conservative pressure.

I’ve enjoyed competition as a measure of self-progress, but don’t have a lot of time/energy for awards and accolades. I haven’t entered a design/admark competition willingly since 1997. I didn’t walk at college graduation. I’ve cheered on and celebrated those who do, but it’s not for me. While I’ve shouldered my share of individual tasks, most of my most satisfying accomplishments happened when I brought others along. This comes to mind when I see the bigger agencies flooding their feeds with the sunny shores Cannes or some far off financial boondoggle that involves 1-2% of the organization while the majority pull the plows back in the fields. At levels, all of these socializations are important, necessary, but it takes a lot of planning and organizational insight to balance the reward and harm of these spectacles. How do you engage the other 98%? I think maybe Walmart does it best with how they intend rotate employees into major events and involving people across the organization. It’s a least a good attempt. How does your organization handle awards and accolades?

controversial linkedin opinion: if your OOH relies on social media to succeed, it's not great OOH. and if your social media relies on OOH to succeed, it's not great social media

The death knell of DEI program? 🤔 Walmart, world’s biggest retailer and the US’s largest employer is rolling back its DEI efforts, joining the ranks of a growing list of MNCs that have done the same. This is probably the most fatal blow to DEI as Walmart has been see as a leader and benchmark that’s been lighting the way for many corporate DEI initiatives. There seems to be a trend of MNCs disinvesting in DEI after realizing it’s a waste of time and resources. Instead of promoting diversity and equity, the program oftens exacerbates social division. I reckon it is counterproductive when the starting points of many business decisions are race and color, and it certainly doesn’t help when we are reminded daily by these DEI programs of our differences instead of our similarities and common humanity. Are you or your company still investing in DEI program? What do you make of the DEI situation now? #DEI #Walmart #Diversity #Equity #Singapore #Recruitment

Brilliant, minimal billboard design for McDonald's! 🍔🍟 #McDonalds #Billboard #Advertising #Marketing #Branding #OutdoorAds #CreativeDesign #FastFood #Iconic #AdCampaign #GraphicDesign #VisualMarketing #Adspiration #GoldenArches #MarketingStrategy

22 years in the Advertising and SaaS industry - and I can, without question, say that achieving the 5-year milestone at #wmc #walmartconnect #walmart is the most rewarding and satisfying professional accomplishment of my career. This feeling is not anchored around the fact that Walmart is doing more for people and communities than it ever has. It's not due to the fact that 1/3 of Q1s revenue growth is attributed to non-retail businesses like WMC. It's not solely because I can confidently speak to my clients about sales outcomes - how their belief in WMCs tools and tactics led to quantifiable business improvements. It's because I smile more than I ever have at work. It's because I'm intellectually challenged and satiated every single day. It's because we've assembled a world-class team of business consultants, but more importantly, awesome humans who I am privileged to work with. I truly hope that in 5 years I can write a similar note about my 10-year milestone. Justin Merkey you've been instrumental in my growth and happiness here at WMC. Thank you for believing in me and for the constant support. Brett Wein I could not have asked for a better leader to chart our course. Thank you for your trust and guidance. Team WITT: What can I say? You all are THE BEST.

🛑 Walmart Rolling Back DEI Programs: A Step in the Wrong Direction The news of Walmart scaling back its DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs is deeply disappointing. As one of the largest employers in the world, Walmart has a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to set the tone for corporate inclusivity and equity. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords; they are critical to fostering workplaces that value unique perspectives, drive innovation, and reflect the diverse communities companies serve. Rolling back these efforts sends a troubling message that prioritizing fairness, education, and inclusivity is optional—not essential. 💡 Here's why DEI programs are non-negotiable: ✅ Innovation thrives in diverse teams. Bringing together people from different backgrounds leads to better problem-solving and creativity. ✅ Inclusion builds stronger teams. When employees feel seen, heard, and valued, they’re more engaged and productive. ✅ Equity is a competitive advantage. Companies that champion DEI consistently outperform peers, attract top talent, and build stronger customer loyalty. Scaling back DEI efforts risks alienating employees, customers, and stakeholders who care deeply about equity and fairness. It undermines years of progress toward creating workplaces that truly reflect our shared values. Let’s remember: DEI is not a “nice-to-have” initiative—it’s foundational to building better businesses and stronger communities. I hope Walmart and other companies re-evaluate these decisions and recognize the vital role DEI plays in long-term success. What are your thoughts? How can we continue advocating for meaningful DEI programs in the face of setbacks like this? Let’s discuss! #DEI #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #CorporateResponsibility