Walmart urges workers to use their phones on shift

Walmart has announced plans to permit shop floor employees to use their mobile phones whilst on shift – Business Insider reports.

The proposal will allow employees to use their phones to clock in, check inventory and prices, scan supermarket products and perform other work-related admin tasks.

And, there is an additional bonus for employees taking heed of the programme which has been dubbed “bring your own device” (BYOD). Onboarding the programme will get employees a discount on their phone bills, the company has claimed.

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While this programme may entice many employees, Walmart have disclosed that this is an opt-in programme and is not compulsory among the workforce.