Dansko Update 04/29/2021

 Return to 33 Federal Road – no earlier than 06/14/2021

There has been no change since April 1, 2021, to the Pennsylvania guidance regarding onsite work. Dansko continues to develop plans to transition back into 33 Federal when we can do so safely. While we do not have a finalized date for this transition to begin, we have set a goal for the next phase of the transition (see below). This date is fluid, and as we get additional guidance from the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health, this date may be pushed back as appropriate.

 

As successful as we have been in working remotely where possible, we believe there are significant benefits to returning to the office when it is safe and reasonable to do so. First and foremost, Dansko has had and will continue to have specific procedures in place to provide a safe working environment, whether in Five Star, the Company Store, or 33 Federal. We will continue to follow guidance from the CDC, state and local health officials regarding these procedures and decisions.

 

While expectations for returning to the office will vary from individual to individual or department to department, interacting in person helps foster relationships and culture, allows for increased collaboration, and can increase productivity for some roles, among other benefits. At the same time, flexibility to work from home when and where appropriate is also important. There is no "one size fits all" answer given different job responsibilities and equipment requirements.

 

However, we have been developing a transition plan, and when we can determine an appropriate date, we will plan on a phased approach.

  

PHASE 1- No earlier than 6/14/2021

Members of the Product Development/Sourcing, Marketing, Sales, select Operations, and select Finance/Credit team members will be scheduled to work select days and hours on campus. The building will remain locked; however, scheduled employees will have key card access from 7 am-5 pm. If you are an employee in this group, your manager will work with you on your specific schedule.

 

Employees not scheduled to return to campus in Phase 1 will be scheduled time during this period to access their workspace in preparation for your return.

 

PHASE 2 –No earlier than 7/19/2021

This will be a period when we expect to be closer to normal campus access and working hours.

Departments scheduled to return to campus during phase 2 would include: Credit, Finance, Buying, IT, and Customer Service. On campus schedules for all employees will be expanded to include more time on campus as appropriate.

 

Please note, while Phase 2 will not begin any earlier than 1 month following Phase 1, it may be pushed out further than a month once Phase 1 commences. 

We do not intend to bring anyone back to the office without reasonable notice. The goal is to provide at least two weeks' notice prior to returning to the office on any regular schedule.

 

More Information Coming:

Again, there is no "one size fits all" solution to this transition. We continue to depend upon the Pennsylvania Health Department and the CDC for guidance. We also can look to our experiences and learning with onsite work at 10 Five Star Distribution Center, the Company Store, and the individuals we have had scheduled into 33 Federal during our current status.

This is only an overview, and we know there will be questions on specifics that have not been covered. As we have more information and make further decisions, we'll update as appropriate.

 

If you have any questions, please see your manager, or contact Marc Vettori.