Majority of Philippine companies are not in a rush to mandate COVID-19 vaccination among employees, citing employers’ concerns about the safety of the vaccines as one of the major reasons for it.
A Mercer survey conducted in February 2021 revealed that Philippine employers are not rushing to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with only 2 percent deciding to implement a mandate and 68 percent not even considering it.
While employers are aligned with the position of governments, almost half cited concerns about potential liability should an employee has a bad reaction to the vaccine. However, one in four have stated that they will provide additional time off for employees to get vaccinated and about 15 percent will provide additional sick leave in case employees experience side effects from the vaccine .
Alday then pointed out that communication will be vital in helping employees decide whether or not to get the shot. While almost half will only provide information and emphasize that vaccinations are a personal choice, 29 percent said they will share leadership vaccine experiences to help overcome vaccine hesitancy.
“This could be due in part to a lack of clarity or information at the moment but is absolutely critical information that employees need to know, be it details on claims or benefits with respect to the COVID-19 vaccination or its potential effects,” Alday said. Meanwhile, only 13 percent of respondents have begun discussions with public health officials, health plans, or other vendors about facilitating the delivery and administration of the vaccine to employees.
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