What: Walmart is extending its safety net to employees in the wake of the new covid-19 variant expansion.

Why it is important: In these times of retail talent shortage, such a policy is a wonderful PR stunt aiming at attracting the best people looking for care and attention.

Walmart has decided to extend its Covid leave policy through March 31, 2022, in front of the Omicron variant. It provides 2 weeks of paid time off if an associate contracts Covid-19, or if the associate has to quarantine for whatever reason.

In addition, Walmart maintains its vaccination incentive, by granting USD 150 to each associate who becomes fully vaccinated. 90% of the HQ staff is vaccinated now, and vaccines at available at Sam’s Club and Walmart pharmacies across the country.

Walmart extends COVID leave policy, brings back vaccination incentives