Walmart's people chief says these 10 jobs are still hot in the age of AI
Walmart's chief people officer, Donna Morris, emphasizes that despite the company's heavy investment in AI, human workers remain central to its growth strategy. The retailer has identified 10 high-demand career pathways that it believes are future-proof and offer significant growth potential.
Why it matters
It provides a corporate perspective on the intersection of automation and human labor, suggesting that service-oriented roles remain resilient in the age of AI.
Walmart truck drivers earn an average annual salary of $109,000. Walmart Walmart is betting big on AI, but says people remain at the heart of its growth plan. People chief Donna Morris said large employers should demonstrate their optimism about their need for workers. The retailer also highlighted 10 high-demand, future-proof career pathways at Walmart. Artificial intelligence is reshaping work, but Walmart says the tech isn't shaking its need for people to power its growing business. With more than 2.1 million workers, Walmart is not only the largest private employer in the world — it's also one of the broadest. Behind the cart-pushers, shelf-stockers, and order-pickers, there are teams of truck drivers, supply chain managers, and data engineers who keep the business moving. Many of them got their start in hourly roles, including CEO John Furner and former chief Doug McMillon .
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