A Walmart employee reveals the reason everyone should know the meaning behind the different colored name badges worn by Walmart workers.
Recently, a Walmart employee shared the meaning behind the different badge colors worn by staff members.
The employee’s explanation was posted by @candy.cream4 on TikTok and quickly gained attention.
Badge colors have a specific purpose
The video begins with the employee holding up several badges, each a different color.
He explains that the colors are not just for show; they each have a specific purpose.
This information can help customers understand who they are interacting with when they shop at Walmart.
According to the TikTok video, Walmart employees have two different types of name badges.
Yellow badges imply teenagers and Blue badges imply adults
Badges with a yellow background indicate that the employee is between the ages of 16-18, meaning they are considered minors.
In contrast, badges with a blue background indicate that the employee is over the age of 18 and is considered an adult.
The TikTok employee emphasized that knowing this distinction is crucial.
Walmart confirms yellow badges mean employee is a minor.
They stated that if customers are attempting to “hit on” or “harass” employees with the yellow badges, they are effectively targeting minors.
This is unacceptable and can have legal consequences.
Walmart has also confirmed the meaning behind the employee badge colors in a Facebook post from 2021.
The post stated that the yellow badges indicate the employee is a minor, and that Walmart provides free college tuition programs for their employees.
Each badge color will be responsible for its own tasks
Blue badge
In addition, wearing a blue badge employee is responsible for various tasks.
They will stock shelves, help customers find products, and maintain the store’s cleanliness. Blue badge holders are usually the most common staff members customers will see.
Yellow badge
Next, the employee shows a yellow badge. This color is for customer service managers (CSMs).
These managers are responsible for handling customer complaints, processing returns, and ensuring that customers have a pleasant shopping experience.
If a customer has an issue or needs assistance beyond what a regular associate can provide, a CSM with a yellow badge can help.
Green badge
Furthermore, you can also encounter a green badge worker who is a department manager.
These managers are in charge of specific areas of the store, such as electronics, clothing, or groceries.
They oversee the associates in their department, make sure the shelves are stocked, and handle any issues that arise in their section.
Department managers with green badges are the go-to people for questions about products in their specific areas.
White badge.
After that, the employee shows a white badge.
He explains that the white badge is for store managers. These managers are responsible for the entire store.
They oversee all the departments, handle major customer complaints, and make sure the store runs smoothly.
Store managers with white badges have the most authority in the store and are often seen walking around to ensure everything is in order.
Red badge
Finally, the employee talks about the red badge. He explains that the red badge is worn by new hires.
These employees are still in training and learning the ropes.
Customers can identify new hires by their red badges and might need to be a bit more patient with them as they learn.
Social media reaction
The employee’s TikTok video has been well-received by viewers. Many people commented that they found the information very helpful.
Some even shared their own experiences working at Walmart or other retail stores.
Where I live the yellow is management, one user said.
I had no idea they had different colors. When I was working for Walmart, over 10 years ago, everyone had the same badge, the second user said.
i thought yellow means management. im guessing each Walmart is different? or Walmart in state at least, the third user said.
My daughter who works at Walmart said she got hit on more as a minor. Now she’s of age and the men want nothing to do with her. She said it was so creepy, another wrote.