Dansko Contingency Updates

Sending on the behalf of Jim: Dansko Team: We are starting our 3rd week of temporary closure and I could not be more proud of how the Dansko team has responded to this extraordinary crisis. From efficiently closing down facilities to transitioning to working from home to maintaining communications and figuring out how to be of assistance to consumers and retailers, everyone has stepped up. Thank you! Unfortunately, the world has changed dramatically over the last two weeks and is likely to continue to do so for the near future. I know everyone would like certainty for what this means for Dansko and for each of us individually. However, as with so many other current circumstances, we cannot count on certainty – we can only plan as best we can and be flexible in responding to ever changing circumstances. I can tell you that we are focusing on two big picture priorities: • How can Dansko support employees as best as we can, while also recognizing that we do not have unlimited reso...

Dansko, Based on the updated situation and directives from PA Governor Wolf, Dansko will NOT be reopening its facilities on Monday, March 30 th . REVISED STATUS ·         Dansko offices at 33 Federal Road will be closed through Sunday, April 5 th . ·         Dansko company store will be closed through Sunday, April 5 th . ·         Dansko distribution center at 10 Five Star Drive will be closed through Sunday, April 5 th . We anticipate reopening the distribution center with reduced staffing levels on Monday, April 6 th . Your manager will be in touch with you regarding the distribution center schedule. We will evaluate the status of the Dansko offices and company store as we get closer to April 6 th . Those employees who can work from home will continue to do so. Employees who cannot work from home will continue to be paid comparable to their current ...

Dear Dansko: RE: Important information postponing the upcoming retirement plan conversion to Vanguard We hope you are all safe and enduring these challenging times within the comforts of your home and with your family. We have an important announcement regarding the upcoming retirement plan conversion with Vanguard, and wanted to reach out to all team members today to inform you of the decision to postpone the pending conversion, originally scheduled for April 1, for an approximate period of 90 days .  This decision was made after conversations with management, Vanguard, and our CAPTRUST advisory teams.  Based on these conversations and in light of the unprecedented situation we are all facing, we feel that it is prudent to put a “pause” on the retirement plan transaction. For all of us, there’s been significant change and disruption in our everyday lives. Market volatility, negative economic and health related news, and uncertainty will likely continue and e...

Dansko, Updated Personal Travel Policy, effective 3/17/2020 Please continue to inform your manager of any personal travel plans Travel currently defined as more than 50 miles from West Grove, PA Contact HR (Marc Vettori x1154, 410.920.1046, or marc.vettori@dansko.com ) WHEN YOU RETURN from your trip You will not be able to return to the Dansko campus for 14 DAYS after completing any travel Depending on when the Dansko campus reopens (currently planned for Monday 3/30) you may not be able to immediately return to the distribution center, company store, or offices Cases of COVID-19 have been reported throughout the country and the situation changes on a daily basis. Rather than evaluate on a case-by-case or city-by-city basis, Dansko is updating its policy in an effort to prevent further spread and protect the health and safety of our employee-owners and community. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Please let...

On behalf of Jim : Dansko Team, While I would prefer to be sharing this with you in person in the showroom, we are all going to have to get used to things not as we would like for a little while. We keep using the word “unprecedented”, because this COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything we have ever had to deal with in our lifetimes. We will get through this. As a company, we have weathered many significant storms including a major supply disruption, the economic upheaval of the Great Recession, and the continuing transformation of the retail landscape. Many of you have persevered through personal health, family, or other critical challenges. Whether this temporary facility closure takes two weeks or longer, we plan for Dansko to be stronger in two months… and two years… and well into the future. We have said it before, but I want to stress again that being an ESOP is not just about the share price. Being employee-owners in an ESOP is also about taking care of one anoth...

DANSKO, As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and yesterday’s recommendation from PA Governor Wolf, Dansko will be adjusting its operations as follows: ·          Dansko offices at 33 Federal Road will be closed through Sunday, March 29 th . ·          Dansko company store will be closed through Sunday, March 29 th . ·          Dansko distribution center will be open with a reduced number of team members on Monday morning, March 16 th  to complete business-essential operations and then be closed through Sunday, March 29 th . The current plan is to reopen all facilities on Monday, March 30 th , but we will evaluate that decision as we get closer to that date. Dansko Customer Service & Accounts Receivable departments will work from home so that they can continue to respond to retailers and consumers during normal business hours. Employees in other ...

Pennsylvania Governor Wolf recently announced that he is extending social distancing measures to Chester County and urging non-essential businesses to close. We are working on updating all the details, but the current expectation is the following: Dansko offices at 33 Federal Road will be closed until further notice. Those individuals that can work from home should work from home. Certain team members may have to come into the office to help prepare the offices to be shut down. Dansko company store will be closed until further notice. Dansko distribution center will be open with a minimum number of team members on Monday morning to make arrangements to reduce or halt operations. Your manager or supervisor will be in touch with additional specifics. For those individuals who are not able to work from home, Dansko will continue to compensate you for the time being as if you were able to work your scheduled hours.  We know that...

As of this afternoon March 13, 2020, our expectation is that Dansko’s distribution center, company store, and offices will all be open next week. However, we are also making contingency plans in the event that the situation changes so that we can adapt as needed. We recognize that every job has different roles and responsibilities, some of which require physically being at work and some of which can be performed offsite. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work together to get through this extraordinary situation. People who can currently work from home There is a population of employees that currently have the ability to work from home. We are asking all of these folks to take their laptops home with them this evening and be prepared to work from home. Your manager will work with you to determine an appropriate schedule next week. People who can potentially work from home There is a population of employees who could potentially work from home but perhaps do no...

HR- Coronavirus 3/10/2020 Update ·          First and foremost, everyone’s personal health and safety is critical. ·          This is a dynamic and evolving situation. Be calm, patient, and flexible. ·          There is currently no evidence of transfer of the virus through any means other than person to person. Things you can do: ·          Stay home from work if you are sick. o    We cannot emphasize this enough. HR will be monitoring with managers and supervisors. ·          Notify HR if you have a family member at home that has been diagnosed with COVID-19 ·          Cough and sneeze into your elbow. ·          Get your flu shot. ·        ...