This activity is important because managers and other professionals frequently give announcements to help coordinate the efforts of employees and keep them in the loop.

The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of routine announcements.

Read the announcement below. Then, answer the questions that follow.

$(1)$ SUBJECT: New Policy

Dear fellow employees,

$(2)$ We will soon implement a flextime policy, involving flexible hours and work$-$from$-$home options.

$(3)$ I hope you will try to learn as much as possible about the new policy.

$(4)$ If you have questions, please contact a member of our HR team.

$(5)$ Jessica Tang, Senior Vice President

Which of the following passages would be the best replacement for Statement $1$ of the announcement?