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Walmart Sets AI Overhaul of Its Workforce, Vows Flat Headcount and Free Training

The retailer plans to keep about 2.1 million employees with roles reshaped by companywide AI deployments.

Overview

  • CEO Doug McMillon said artificial intelligence is going to change literally every job at the company.
  • Walmart expects its global workforce to remain roughly flat at about 2.1 million over the next three years even as it targets revenue growth.
  • The company has partnered with OpenAI to offer free AI training and certifications to both frontline and office employees.
  • AI tools and agents are rolling out across customer service, supply chain, and internal operations, with new roles such as “agent builders” and a shifting mix toward drivers, bakers, and technicians.
  • Leadership says customer-facing work will remain human-led, and managers are tracking which job categories grow, shrink, or stay steady to guide reskilling.