John W. Danforth Co.: The Right Resolve

摘要

Being in business for 137 years, John W. Danforth Company is no stranger to dealing with change. Like many other companies, the past 10 months have provided Danforth historical challenges related to health and safety, communication and working under unprecedented conditions. "Our first priority was protecting the health and safety of our employees, partners and customers. We have followed the recommendation and requirements of state and CDC guidelines for the safety of our employees. We have also taken the necessary precautions company-wide to provide a healthy and safe work environment, provided additional training and access to all necessary PPE gear, education on COVID protocols and strictly enforced adherence to all protocols by our office and field staff," says Patrick W. McParlane, president and COO, John W. Danforth Company. The labor/management relationship has always been paramount at Danforth and the company has worked closely with its union partners to ensure a safe work environment while still meeting the needs of our business and clients. "Operationally, we embraced the importance of providing communication and guidance to every area of our company. In order to navigate these challenges, we needed to adapt to the greater use of technologies. Virtual communication is becoming the norm for our employees in the office and out in the field. Remote work and meetings have become more relevant in our daily operations," says McParlane.