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I’d just like to say THANK YOU to both of you for all of the concern, extra steps, and especially for keeping all of us safe and informed.  I am so blessed to be part of this great team.  The efforts that you have put forth have surely lessened your sleep time and time with your families.  I am grateful for all that you have done for us and are continue to do.

May you stay Healthy, Happy, and forever Blessed.  Please enjoy your week-end.

Cathy Koyanagi

Salisbury Independent

Wearing masks in the office

As states are easing or phasing out of their stay-at-home orders,  businesses should be opened in phases depending on their ability to adhere to guidelines aimed at limiting the potential for transmission of COVID-19 between employees and/or customers.  Independent’s offices are or have allowed more employees to return to the workplace.   Based upon recent info, the following states have established rolling reopening dates

Arizona – May 22    Florida – May 5     Delaware –  June 1   Maryland – May 16

We realize reopening the workplace may present our teams with numerous challenges and concerns; but, rest assured the logistics and safety are at the top of our minds!  We want to ease into the workplace which means working remotely will continue.  Of course, such discussions should occur with your team leader.  To ease back in to the workplace, the following are items that should be followed  –

• As you know, facemasks are becoming somewhat of a fashion statement.  The use of facemasks in the workplace and OSHA’s recommendation of making that voluntary should be followed.  Wearing such coverings will help to avoid the spread the viruses. Some of our production positions require the use of masks and gloves for added protection when working

• The availability of hand sanitizers and wipes for employees to use when in the offices

• Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others, so this should be done as often as possible.

• IF you are sick – PLEASE do not come to the workplace.  IF you’re in the workplace, and feel sick – go home.  Please keep your team leader aware of this situation.

• Separation of workstations and staggering work schedules should be considered, as well as break times to reduce the number of employees in the facility or a work area at a given time.  

• Social distancing (six feet)  as much as humanly possible

• Mandatory requirements for outside visitors.  (Should we have free masks and hand sanitizers available for those people who show up without a mask?)

It is important to follow the CDC and state guidelines in all of our offices to maintain a safe workplace for our employees, but it is also important for everyone to use their good judgment with helping out with this “new normal”.

It is also critical to recognize the opinions of our employees.  Therefore, we ask for your ideas and recommendations to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.  To help with that, email your ideas and/or recommendations to Ed Dulin and Wanda Ford-Waring at inicorporate@newszap.com .