Walmart Canada Boosts Wages for 40,000 Workers: Details
Walmart Canada Boosts Wages for 40,000 Workers: Details
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) Walmart Canada disclosed it raised the hourly wage earlier this month for approximately 40,000 store associates to remain competitive in providing attractive compensation in its operating markets.
沃尔玛公司（纽交所：WMT）沃尔玛加拿大披露，本月早些时候提高了约4万名商店员工的小时工资，以保持在其运营市场中提供有吸引力的补偿竞争力。
The wage hike is part of Walmart Canada's broader strategy to develop talent, modernize work processes, and strengthen its workplace culture.
加薪是沃尔玛加拿大发展人才、现代化工作流程和加强工作场所文化策略的一部分。
In addition to wage increases, Walmart Canada has invested in digital handheld devices for store associates. These devices enhance customer service by allowing associates to quickly locate items and communicate more efficiently.
除了加薪外，沃尔玛加拿大还投资购买了数码手持设备，以增强商店员工的客户服务能力，使员工能够快速定位货品并更高效地沟通。
Walmart Canada's compensation package includes an annual incentive bonus, enhanced health and dental benefits, mental health care, and gender affirmation care.
沃尔玛加拿大的薪酬方案包括年度激励奖金、增强健康和牙齿福利、心理保健以及性别身份确认护理等。
Associates also have access to 24/7 virtual care and employee assistance programs through TELUS Health, as well as a Walmart discount card for 10% savings on groceries and general merchandise.
员工还可以通过泰勒斯(Telus) 健康公司获得24/7虚拟医疗服务和员工援助计划，以及沃尔玛折扣卡，可节省10%的食品杂货和一般商品。
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Through the Live Better U (LBU) educational program, Walmart covers 100% of tuition, books, and course fees for associates and has already benefitted over 3,000 associates.
通过Live Better U (LBU) 教育计划，沃尔玛为员工支付学费、书籍和课程费用的100%，已惠及3000多名员工。
"We're on a journey of developing our talent, simplifying and modernizing how we work, investing in our teams, and strengthening our culture," said Chief People Officer, Walmart Canada, AnnMarie Mercer.
沃尔玛加拿大人力资源总监安玛丽·默瑟表示：「我们正在致力于发展人才，简化和现代化工作方式，投资于我们的团队，加强我们的文化。」
The development follows similar investments made in recent months for U.S. store workers, aimed at retaining more employees, reported Reuters.
据路透社报道，这一举措是近几个月针对美国商店工人所做的类似投资，旨在留住更多员工。
In February, Walmart increased the average annual salary and bonus for U.S. store managers.
2月份，沃尔玛提高了美国商店经理的平均年薪和奖金。
Additionally, in June, the company announced bonuses for U.S. hourly store workers, including those in pharmacies and Vision Centers, benefiting 700,000 front-line staff.
此外，今年6月，该公司宣布给美国小时工、包括药房和视觉中心的员工发放奖金，惠及70万前线员工。
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The recent move comes amid easing inflation and rising unemployment in Canada. Walmart Canada operates over 400 stores nationwide, employing more than 100,000 associates.
这一最新举措是在加拿大通胀率回落和失业率上升的背景下推出的。沃尔玛加拿大在全国范围内经营着400多家商店，雇用了超过10万名员工。
Walmart stock has gained more than 31% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain access to the stock via the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLP) and Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:VDC).
沃尔玛股票在过去12个月中上涨了31%以上。投资者可以通过日常消费品精选行业指数ETF-SPDR和非周期性消费品ETF-Vanguard来获得该股票。
Price Action: WMT shares are trading lower by 0.21% at $69.87 at last check Friday.
价格走势：截至上周五最后一次查看，WMt公司股价下跌0.21%，为69.87美元。
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