Walmart Drops College Degree Requirement for Some Corporate Jobs, Will Prioritize Skills Over Degrees

Walmart will no longer require a college degree for some corporate jobs. Job descriptions will focus on skills rather than degrees.
Walmart has promoted many hourly workers to salaried management without requiring a degree.
Walmart is expanding this approach beyond stores to corporate headquarters jobs.
Job applicants can have either relevant degrees or skills and experience.
Walmart says degrees are unnecessary for many corporate roles.

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