Published Jun 15, 2009

Charles Platt on Working at Wal-Mart

Charles Platt shares his experience working at Walmart, delving into the intricacies of hiring, training, and employee autonomy while also tackling societal perceptions and ethical debates about the retailer's role in consumer culture.

Episode Highlights

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Hiring and Training
01
Perceptions and Criticism
02
Employee Autonomy
03

Charles Platt on Working at Wal-Mart

Topics covered

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Walmart and Cultural Taboos

Walmart Hiring Process

Walmart's Inventory Control

Autonomy and Profit Margin

Autonomy and Monitoring

Wages and Value

Walmart's Employee Training

Shifting Economic Sensibilities

Benefits and Job Satisfaction

Complicated Reactions

Honesty in Job Interviews

Autonomy in Retail

The Walmart Hiring Process

Ethical Shopping Dilemma

Worker Exploitation

Episode Highlights

Hiring and Training

Perceptions and Criticism

Employee Autonomy

Charles Platt on Working at Wal-Mart

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Hiring and TrainingCharles Platt shares his firsthand experience of working at Walmart, revealing insights into the hiring and training processes. He discusses the challenges of getting hired and the structured training designed to enhance employee value.

Hiring and Training

Perceptions and CriticismThe conversation shifts to societal attitudes towards Walmart, examining the cultural taboos and ethical debates surrounding shopping and working there. Charles Platt and Russ Roberts explore how these perceptions impact public opinion and consumer behavior.

Perceptions and Criticism

Employee Autonomy