The latest workplace debate: Do employees want a COVID vaccine mandate?

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 1 Min Read

Bloomberg

While two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA, a return to pre-pandemic norms is still a long way away. Employers will have to navigate difficult decisions regarding vaccine requirements, mask and social distancing mandates and other safety precautions.

Read more: Can employers mandate workers be vaccinated before returning to work?

Just half of employees believe their employer should require a COVID-19 vaccine before allowing employees to return to work, according to Eagle Hill Consulting. Gen Z employees were the most on-board with a vaccine mandate, with 62% supporting a requirement, compared to 46% of Gen X and Baby Boomer employees.

Enforcing a vaccine mandate could lead to complications and contention among employees, says Gary Pearce, chief risk architect at Aclaimant, a workplace safety and risk management platform.

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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