Warwick Melrose Dallas Hotel a Winner with Workers

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. January 14, 2010

Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas has long been considered a great place to stay when traveling or for hosting an event, but it's now also officially considered an ideal environment to clock in when it comes time to get to work.

In a recent survey, The Dallas Morning News, one of the nation's largest newspapers, named Warwick Melrose Hotel as one of the 100 Best Places To Work in the DFW metroplex. The hotel ranked number 44 on the list, which included such heavyweight companies as Southwest Airlines and J.C. Penney Co. Additionally, it is the only hotel or meeting facility to make the list.

The survey was based on the results of a questionnaire answered by company employees. The list highlights companies and organizations of all sizes that excel at creating a dynamic, supportive and inclusive workplace amidst an uncertain economic climate.

“We strive to create an atmosphere that is good for our employees, so they in turn have the desire to give our guests truly top-notch, personal service,” said Larry McAfee, general manager for Warwick Melrose Hotel. “There are obviously world-class companies located in North Texas, so this is a genuine honor and achievement.”

To determine who would make the top 100, tens of thousands of Dallas-Fort Worth area employees offered their opinions and insights about their respective companies. They graded company performance by responding to various statements, ranging from “I feel well-informed about important decisions at this organization,” to “It's easy to tell my boss the truth.” In order to make the grade, companies had to excel in six areas:

• Direction - Employees have confidence in the leader of the company and believe that it operates ethically with strong values even in difficult times and that it is moving in the right direction.
  
• Execution - Senior managers are seen as clued-in, effective leaders who communicate well - upward and downward.
  
• Career - Employees are offered training and advancement and are rewarded for high performance.
  
• Managers - Managers listen - even when being told harsh truths - and frequently give positive feedback.
  
• Conditions - Employees like the physical workspace and find it a peaceful environment. They're given flexibility to juggle work and personal lives.
  
• Pay and benefits - Workers feel they are paid fairly, both from internal as well as industry standpoints.

The AAA Four-Diamond Warwick Melrose Hotel (www.warwickmelrosedallas.com) has been a Dallas institution for 85 years. In 2009, the hotel completed a complete remodeling of each of the 184 guest rooms and suites. It is part of Warwick International Hotels (WIH), which launched in 1980 with the purchase of Warwick New York, a hotel originally built by William Randolph Hearst for his Hollywood friends. Celebrating its 30th anniversary of hospitality excellence, the WIH Group now includes more than 40 prestigious Hotels, Resorts & Spas worldwide located in city centres and resort destinations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Bali, the South Pacific, and Africa. Further details can be found at www.warwickhotels.com.