Dansko Frequently Asked Questions 11/20/2020

 

Dansko Frequently Asked Questions 11/20/2020

Below is a summary of the most frequently asked questions from the Survey Monkey sent out prior to the November small group meetings. Thank you for providing the questions and feedback and please do not hesitate to reach out to your manager, HR, or Jim with additional questions.

When will everyone get back to a full-time work schedule?

·         As of Monday, November 16th, all full-time employees are working full-time schedules.

 

When will we receive raises and performance reviews?

·         Annual compensation reviews were placed on hold in March 2020. We typically communicate guidance to managers in December regarding pay increases for the following year, and will provide an update then.  We anticipate compensation reviews to remain on hold through March 2021 and the goal is to resume a normal review schedule shortly thereafter. While this is the goal, the resumption of compensation reviews will not be confirmed until we get closer to the end of March 2021. New compensation increases will not be retroactive back to 2020 review dates, but will be effective from the 2021 review dates.

 

What is the status of 33 Federal?

·         Certain work can be completed from home and other work has to be done in person or can be completed more efficiently in the office. 33 Federal is generally open every weekday for work that is scheduled in advance (by appointment only see your managers and Marc V if you need to schedule time at 33.) Similar to Five Star, there are specific procedures in place to include wearing masks and practicing social distancing to provide a safe working environment. We generally have up to 10 people in the building on a daily basis. Until there is a more effective treatment, an available vaccine, or other change in recommendation from Pennsylvania or the CDC, those who can work from home will continue to do so through at least March 1, 2021. We do not intend to bring anyone back to the office without reasonable notice. The goal is to provide at least two weeks notice before a return to working from the office on a regular schedule.

 

Will working from home be an option after restrictions are lifted?

·         We have exceeded expectations in terms of working productively from home. However, that does not mean that permanently working from home is best for Dansko or for employees. We continue to believe there is a significant benefit in terms of focus, collaboration, efficiency, culture, etc. from working together in the same place. Zoom, for example, is a wonderful technology, but it does not allow you to fit shoes, or feel leather and other materials, or read the body language of the person you are talking to, among many examples.

·         After we return to working regularly in the office, we will still consider providing flexibility to employees in terms of working from home when and where appropriate. There is no “one size fits all” answer given different job responsibilities and equipment requirements. We will certainly take into account what we have learned in adapting policies going forward.