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Walmex: Women in the Workforce in 2021

Industry: Retail
Current: ESG

In 2021, Walmex reported 55% women participation in Mexico’s workforce
Walmex reported 45% women representation in Central America’s workforce in 2021
In Mexico, Walmex had 40% women representation in executive roles in 2021

Women Representation in Walmex’s Workforce

The gender gap in organizations has narrowed over the past three decades, giving more effortless labor mobility worldwide. There has also been increasing global awareness regarding the right to a dignified and respectful workplace irrespective of the sexual orientation and ethnicity of the employees, which promotes an open and inclusive workplace. However, labor market disruption due to the COVID-19 has had devastating consequences globally. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), women’s employment declined by 5% globally in 2020 compared with around 4% for men.

Diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) are critical to the business performance of the retailers which includes food retail, fashion retail, and other outlets, since consumers want to buy goods that reflect their values, wants, and needs. Consumers expect more from brands than ever, and retailers must honor DEI. Understanding the brand, setting DEI commitments from the top, delivering on the pledges, recruiting from diverse pools, and creating a supportive environment can all contribute to DEI.

Gender Diversity at Walmex

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (Walmex), a subsidiary of Walmart Inc, operates retail stores under various formats such as discount warehouses and discount stores, clubs, supermarkets, hypermarkets, apparel and accessories stores, and pharmacies. It operates retail outlets under the banners of Walmart, Superama, Bodega Aurrera Suburbia, Sam's Club, and La Despensa de Don Juan.

In Walmex's Mexico workforce, 45% of employees identify as male, while 55% identify as female in 2021, and in Central America, women had 45% representation. In Mexico, Walmex had 40% women representation in executive roles in 2021 while in the company’s Central America operations women had 39% representation in executive roles.

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