Walmart’s chief people officer shares 3 green flags in a job interview
Walmart's chief people officer, Donna Morris, outlines three key traits she looks for in job candidates: alignment with company values, grit, and a focus on servant leadership. She emphasizes the value of frontline work experience over academic pedigree.
Why it matters
It offers insight into the hiring philosophy of one of the world's largest employers, highlighting a shift toward valuing practical experience.
Donna Morris oversees 2.1 million employees. Ethan Miller/Getty Images Walmart chief people officer Donna Morris oversees more than 2 million workers globally. She shared three green flags that make her lean in during a job interview. Morris said she likes to see a track record of grit in a candidate. Donna Morris oversees over 2 million employees , so she knows a strong candidate when she sees one. Walmart's chief people officer identified three green flags that make her lean in during a job interview — regardless of the role they're applying for. First, she told Business Insider that she looks for a genuine alignment with the company's purpose and values. Second, she wants to see an ability to take on multiple responsibilities and make things work. "They demonstrate a track record of grit," Morris said, defining those individuals as people who have overcome adversity.
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