Marc Perlman | Ocean State Job Lot CEO
Every company leader has been challenged with a new responsibility: to protect the health of our associates and customers in the midst of a pandemic. This requires monitoring ever-changing regulations and managing crises at a moment’s notice, all while keeping up with the day-to-day, oftentimes while working remotely. All of this can be overwhelming. I encourage you to fully place your trust in your team. Let your leaders lead and let your people shine. They will step up, inspire others and make you proud.
In this unprecedented time, every company must do more. At Job Lot, we are uniquely qualified to help, with 40-plus years of global supply-chain experience and a philanthropic culture. During this crisis, we’ve made a pledge to donate 1 million masks. In our stores, we have given away enough free fabric to make 1.5 million masks.
We’re also sourcing other types of [personal protective equipment, such as] hazmat suits and eye protection, and ramping up our food-distribution efforts to help in the fight against food insecurity.
When we trust our teams and leverage our unique talents, we can accomplish great things. I look forward to the day when we can reflect on this time in our lives and say, “Look at what we accomplished by banding together while keeping apart.”
