Survey: Execs back Biden’s vaccination mandate—despite fears of employee blowback
New polling data reveals broad support for the push for mandatory inoculations. But many are concerned about the long-term impact on company culture, morale and productivity.
As the White House doubles down on measures requiring companies to ensure their workforces are fully vaccinated, a survey of CEOs and top-level execs, conducted by the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED), reveals mixed feelings from corporate America.
Almost two-thirds of the respondents support President Biden’s stringent new policies, but more than half expressed serious concerns about their ability to implement the mandate at their companies.
CED’s survey also portends more trouble ahead: About 30% of respondents believe the decision has negatively affected their employees and the overall company culture.
The survey gathered insights from more than 100 CEOs and board directors—approximately 90% of whom represent companies with more than $1 billion in revenue. All the respondents are from companies that meet or exceed the threshold set by the federal mandates.
Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, CED’s president, noted:
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