Retail giant Walmart has announced plans to introduce a range of vests for its employees that offer greater inclusivity and comfort.
At the Year Beginning Meeting (YBM) for store managers and corporate employees in Orlando, Florida, Walmart showcased at least seven different vests designed to accommodate employees with different needs.
The vests options included:
- Inside Medical-Device-Pocket vest
- Non-Zipper vest
- Maternity vest
- Short Stature vest
- Women’s Cut vest
- Wheelchair User vest
- Hard of Hearing or Deaf vest
The new vests were designed based on feedback from employees and will be distributed later this year.
“We’ll ensure we have vests for everyone,” Walmart spokesman Nick DeMoss told Insider. “This includes associates of all statures, expectant moms, wheelchair users, as well as vests with text on the back indicating how to best get associate attention for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.”
In recent years, Walmart has made several changes to its uniform policy. In 2019, employees received steel gray fabric vests made from recycled water bottles, which could be customized for an additional cost. The previous year, the company relaxed its dress code, allowing employees to wear blue jeans and shirts of any solid color. Before 2014, Walmart employees had to wear white or navy-collar shirts with khaki or black pants and close-toed shoes.
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