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 ...

Research has shown that even seasoned managers can benefit their teams, the businesses they work for and their own careers by participating in a management training program. Such training is sometimes ...