Few pandemic related workplace issues have proven more complex than vaccine mandates. But rising cases and growing concerns about new variants like Omicron have many business leaders realizing they may have to tackle the issue head on — and plan for potential pitfalls.
Vaccine mandates have gained momentum since the Delta variant emerged last summer, with many leaders seeing it as the best way to keep business on track and make employees and clients feel safer despite the continuing pandemic. In September, President Biden announced a federal mandate for all private companies with 100 or more employees to require vaccinations for on-site workers, and as of Dec. 27, all private companies in New York City must require vaccinations for employees under a new mandate issued by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
