A Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa employee was wearing his Shoes for Crews slip-resistant footwear
when he reached for a bottle of wine and insists they kept him from slipping.
"Instead of swearing, he swears by his Shoes for Crews shoes," shares Tara Whitmire, human
resources manager for the Hollywood, Florida property.
Whitmire says this underscores the hotel's desire to expand the program. Approximately
one-third of the 1,400 employees now wear Shoes for Crews.
"It's a great program and we only want to increase it. Safety shoes can only help us. The more
employees who wear them, the less accidents we have," Whitmire says.
Bryan Hayes, senior VP of operations, AmeriSuites and Summerfield Suites, A Global Hyatt Affiliate,
Select Hotels Group, Chicago, agrees that accident claims for slips and falls have dramatically
dropped since safety shoes are worn by all hourly employees. On-the-job accidents have declined
while productivity has risen, Hayes says.
Because of their comfort and style, associates voluntarily wear Shoes for Crews, Hayes adds.
"Associates also want to buy them for home use," Hayes says.
With approximately 3,000 associates in his division currently wearing Shoes for Crews, Hayes looks
for flexibility and responsiveness.
"Shoes for Crews is great to work with," Hayes says. "They set up systems any way you want for ordering
and payment, and they are prompt on delivery."
A Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa employee was wearing his Shoes for Crews slip-resistant footwear
when he reached for a bottle of wine and insists they kept him from slipping.
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