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The benefits to the economy is a list that includes the jobs that they create, the tax revenue they produce, the contributions to local charities, and of course the money that they save working families.  Check out how Wal-Mart has affected your community  
The benefits to the economy is a list that includes the jobs that they create, the tax revenue they produce, the contributions to local charities, and of course the money that they save working families.  Check out how Wal-Mart has affected your community  
[http://www.walmartfacts.com/StateByState/].
[http://www.walmartfacts.com/StateByState/].




== '''Diversity in the Workplace''' ==
== '''Diversity in the Workplace''' ==
Wal-Mart takes pride in being a leading employer of minorities and women [http://www.walmartfacts.com/FactSheets/8252006_Employment_and_Diversity.pdf].
Wal-Mart takes pride in being a leading employer of minorities and women [http://www.walmartfacts.com/FactSheets/8252006_Employment_and_Diversity.pdf].
== '''Employee Benefits''' ==
Wal-Mart offers not only competitive wages for their employees, they also offer affordable health and dental coverage along with 401k plans [http://www.walmartfacts.com/FactSheets/832006_Health_Care.pdf].

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System of Sustainability:

Wal-Mart has long been committed to sustainability and preserving a healthy environment. They have in place a multi-step process for protecting the earth and its natural resources. [1] Here is where you will find how Wal-Mart is doing everything they can from reducing energy with the lighting they use to preserving an acre of land for every acre they develope. Here they state their sustainability fact sheet [2]. Wal-Mart also allows you to check their progress in your own state [3].


Economic Benefits

The benefits to the economy is a list that includes the jobs that they create, the tax revenue they produce, the contributions to local charities, and of course the money that they save working families. Check out how Wal-Mart has affected your community [4].


Diversity in the Workplace

Wal-Mart takes pride in being a leading employer of minorities and women [5].


Employee Benefits

Wal-Mart offers not only competitive wages for their employees, they also offer affordable health and dental coverage along with 401k plans [6].