# 🌟 Recognizing Our **Accessibility Champions @ Walmart**: Nominations Open Until **May 30** As part of our **Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD** celebrations, the wCare** Associate Resource Group** is proud to launch a new initiative to recognize **Accessibility Champions** at Walmart! We’re honoring individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond to create inclusive, accessible experiences — helping foster a sense of belonging for all. Have you or someone you know: * **Advocated for accessible design** in products, tools, or spaces? * Implemented **innovative accessibility features **or inclusive initiatives for customers, members, or associates? * **Supported colleagues** with unique needs to feel seen, heard, and empowered? * **Championed inclusive practices**, policies, or culture at the workplace? If yes, it’s time to celebrate those efforts! 👉 **Submit your nomination by May 30** using this formhttps://feedbackally.walmart.com/survey/LmGzth5Ow8d0pR6/: https://feedbackally.walmart.com/survey/LmGzth5Ow8d0pR6/https://feedbackally.walmart.com/survey/LmGzth5Ow8d0pR6/ 🏆 **Winners will be announced in June 2025.** Let’s celebrate those who are building a more accessible Walmart — for everyone. #GAAD2025 #AccessibilityForAll #WalmartInclusion #EmpathyInAction #CelebrateInclusion VIEW POST

**RDC Marketplace is slashing development time and accelerating production with Github Copilot** RDC Team forms the backbone of supply chain operations ensuring proper movement of goods through regional distribution center which forms the corner stone of Order Fulfillment. I started using Github Copilot about 3 months ago and was blown away by it's ability to deeply understand the code and generate accurate responses for the requirements I mentioned. I see this technology transforming the way we develop applications within Walmart by moving towards more Workflow oriented design where the mundane tasks are automated and developers have more time to design and create robust systems. I highly recommend other developers to try this for improving their productivity to achieve better work life balance. Here's the link to enable Github Copilot-> https://one.walmart.com/content/global-tech-academy/home/gen-ai-hub/github-copilot.htmlhttps://one.walmart.com/content/global-tech-academy/home/gen-ai-hub/github-copilot.html Thanks for encouraging swift adoption of Gen AI-> Arjit Rastogi Ramanujam R S Sai Kumar Thiruvalluvan M g Raghavan Balakrishnan Balu Chaturvedula VIEW POST

# **Sign-up for PRIDE Associate Resource Group (ARG by May 15th!** As the chair of the PRIDE ARG, I'm thrilled to invite you to join our FY26 PRIDE charter! We aim to create a culture where **every associate feels valued** for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, and to be a **Walmart for everyone**. ## **How You Can Get Involved** We have 3 exciting pillars that you could potentially participate in! **Championing PRIDE**: Celebrating key belonging moments with Pride (e.g. Pride Month Celebrations, Branding for Pride ARG. **Allyship for the Win**: Fostering allyship and safe spaces (Build skills to be a better ally and foster belonging **Impact X**: Advocate for inclusive policies and practices (Revamp resources, policies, and benefits ## **Open Roles** **Project Leads** * #Positions: 6 in Bangalore, 3 in Chennai * Commitment: 6-8 hours/month * Responsibilities: Lead initiatives, manage communication, approvals, and logistics. **Volunteers** * #Positions: No cap * Commitment: 4-6 hours/month * Responsibilities: Support initiatives through ideation, execution, and communication with Project Leads. **Ready to make a difference? ****Click here to sign up!https://feedbackally.walmart.com/survey/oeHU8f24Gi4YBgw/** Note: You'll be signed up for a couple of years by default, with flexibility to switch pillars or change roles after Year 1. 😊 # **Registrations close on May 15th!** VIEW POST

# **Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – May 15** Accessibility is for everyone—and so is this celebration. Whether it is our everyday experience at the workplace or technology that meets the unique needs of our customers and members—accessibility matters. We believe when we make Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate. On the occasion of GAAD, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come on this journey, and how we can go further—together. # **🎉 GAAD @ Walmart IDC ** * 📅 Date: May 15, 2025 * 🕙 Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. * 📍 Location: Prestige Tech Pacific Park (PTPP1) Cafeteria, 7th Floor # ✨** What’s** **happening**? * 🎲 **Interactive games** - Accessibility meets fun * 🦯** Sensory Walk - **Experience empathy in motion * 💻** Assistive tech demos** - Screen readers and more * 🤝** Community conversations** – Learn from caregivers and allies Let’s come together to learn, experience, and celebrate those helping build a Walmart for everyone! #gaad2025 #AccessibilityForAll #WalmartInclusion #EmpathyInAction #CelebrateInclusion Thank you Deeraj Arora, Shiny Samuel, Jyotsna Ponangi, Arpitha Shetty, Smitha Venkobachar, A Jeevan Reddy, Akhilesh Joglekar, Nivia Jain, Dhaval Gandhi for your support. VIEW POST

***You make the difference!*** *Our purpose is to help people save money and live better. It reflects in the exceptional experiences you innovate for our customers, members and associates and the possibilities you continue to unlock with cutting-edge tech. It shows in the ways you support our communities and each other and help everyone feel a sense of belonging—all while keeping our values at the centre.* *Throughout the past year, your commitment to our purpose has shone through in inspiring ways. ****Watch the video below****, take a bow and give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back. A special shoutout to our inaugural President’s Innovation Award, Impact Award and tech>fwd Award winners and our innovators who earned patents—thank you for exemplifying bold thinking, collaboration and excellence!* *I am grateful for each one of you and everything you do. Let's continue to strive for excellence as One Team!* VIEW POST

At Walmart, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in our communities. This May and June, be a part of our volunteering initiatives and help create a lasting impact: • **Upskill NGO staff:** Share your knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and tools like Atlassian to support their professional development • **Tutor high school students:** Teach the basics of Microsoft Excel to strengthen their digital knowledge and expand career possibilities • **Mentor college students:** Offer guidance on resume building, interviews, and navigating the professional world with confidence ** ****Click herehttps://teams.wal-mart.com/:x:/s/GlobalTechIndiaCommunications/ETSlnDkIJGhJqmz8yOoYf8UBwHd7aCD2Bp8CUO29lC49hw?e=2D7e9b** to learn more and register for the volunteering opportunities in May and June. Together, let's build a brighter future for our communities! VIEW POST

**Introduction to Dependency Management** Enroll now via ULearn!https://ulearn-int.prod.walmart.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=15641 VIEW POST

It was a privilege to host Donna Morris, our EVP and Chief People Officer, Walmart Inc. at our first-ever associate event in our new office building, Prestige Tech Pacific Park (PTPP1, Bangalore. It was a full house at the townhall and the energy was palpable. From skills of the future to GenAI to belonging, Balu Chaturvedula hosted a fireside chat with Donna exploring insightful themes and topped it off with a fun rapid-fire round. We relived some of our best work and moments from the past year and celebrated our associates completing service anniversary milestones and President's Innovation Award winners too. Special congratulations to Oonni Krishnan (25 years and Naresh Vongole (23 years and to all the associates who have completed over 15 years at Walmart! Shoutout to our **Walmart Translation Platform Team** and our **Sam's Club Exit Tech Team **on winning the first-ever President's Innovation Award for their incredible work. See glimpses from the townhall here. And if you missed attending the event, watch the replay herehttps://vimeo.com/1079300210/786f6e2d90. VIEW POST

# **Join the townhall with Donna Morris, EVP and Chief People Officer on April 28!** You are invited to a special townhall with **Donna Morrishttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100047088932477**, EVP, Chief People Officer, Walmart Inc., at the Cafeteria, 7th floor, Prestige Tech Pacific Park (PTPP1. This will be our first-ever associate event at our new office building, and we’re excited to host all of you along with Donna. Join us in person as **Balu Chaturvedula**, our IDC Site Leader, hosts an insightful fireside chat with **Donna **on our people strategy and the evolving industry landscape. It’s a great opportunity to hear directly from Donna about our culture, values and the themes that matter most to you. If you’re in Bangalore, please make it a priority to attend in person. **Have a question for Donna?** Be sure to post it here.https://feedbackally.walmart.com/survey/yrqPRcQGFJIpAuh/ **--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** **Date: April 28** **Time: 11:05-11:50 a.m.** **Venue: ****Bangalore: Cafeteria, 7th floor, Prestige Tech Pacific Park 1https://maps.app.goo.gl/WgpJgF5enK1xyRXp9** **Zoom: ****https://walmart.zoom.us/j/94201661174https://walmart.zoom.us/j/94201661174** VIEW POST

**AI @ Walmart is here! Watch the livestream on April 25.** The fifth edition of our flagship AI conference is bringing together speakers shaping the future. From GenAI and machine unlearning to quantum computing, if you are curious about what’s next in the world of retail and beyond and how AI is transforming experiences at every step, check out what we have in store for youhttps://tech.walmart.com/content/walmart-global-tech/en_us/flagship-conferences/ai-at-walmart.html. Pick sessions that you are excited about, clear your calendars and get ready for a fascinating exploration of AI-powered innovation, insights and creativity. What’s more, you can do this from the comfort of your desk. Don’t miss this opportunity! ** ** **Livestream** **details are now on your calendars** VIEW POST