Walmart's mandate for remote employees to relocate to its Bentonville headquarters has sparked widespread discontent.

Remote Walmart employees across the United States are now questioning the company’s newly implemented in-person work policy. Some employees who have been ordered to relocate are even considering resigning.

In May, Walmart mandated that hundreds of remote workers relocate to its corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, or its other hubs in Hoboken, New Jersey, and Northern California. A recent Bloomberg report revealed that employees opposed the return-to-office mandate during a company-wide Zoom call, with some resigning.

During the call, one participant described the RTO policy as “a bunch of bullsh-t.” In contrast, others expressed concerns about the challenges of living in Arkansas, childcare arrangements, increased workload, and the potential impact on their partners’ careers due to the relocation.

A Walmart employee informed Bloomberg that he decided to resign from the company rather than relocate on such short notice. According to the report, employees unable to relocate must terminate their employment with the company between August 2024 and January 2025.

  • @some_guy
    4•3 months ago

    Employees were required to notify Walmart by July 1st of their intention to relocate, with the move scheduled to be completed by October 31st.

    Awesome. So if I can’t find a decent place to live, I have the additional headache of having to stay in a hotel or something while I search.

    Additionally, the employee mentioned receiving a $10,000 credit to cover potential costs associated with selling their home, although they plan to retain ownership and rent the property instead.

    This is why no one can afford housing you greedy piece of shit.