Walmart CEO memo says the company will try to rehire disabled workers following backlash (WMT)

Associated Press

• Walmart ignited a backlash over its decision to eliminate store greeters following reports that the change unfairly targets disabled employees.
• Walmart US CEO Greg Foran sent a note to store managers on Thursday saying the company should "make every effort" to rehire disabled workers into other positions. 
• "Let me be clear: If any associate in this unique situation wants to continue working at Walmart, we should make every effort to make that happen," Foran wrote.

Walmart's decision to remove greeters from stores ignited a backlash this week following reports that the staffing changes would result in job losses for disabled employees. 

In response to the backlash, Walmart US CEO Greg Foran sent a note to store managers on Thursday saying the company should "make every effort" to rehire disabled workers into other positions. 

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