The retailer brings about 2,000 managers a year to its headquarters to discuss how to relate to workers and customers, part of a U.S. corporate trend. By Jordyn Holman Reporting from Bentonville, Ark.

Walmart, the country’s largest private employer, on Friday announced the launch of Manager Academy, a weeklong training program focused on instilling the retail giant’s “culture and values.” This year ...

“One of the things we have said from the start is that our goal is the same as our executives' goal, which is to make people better at their job and to give people better managers.” The average age ...

Employers may be relying heavily on managers to shepherd employees — and various company initiatives — through a potential recession, but to maintain success, manager training may need more investment ...

Although most organizations offer a manager development program, more than 90% say they lack time to participate, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Association for Talent Development. In addition ...