COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases rise again, companies should use this time to put protections in place and expand their capacity to respond.

Cleaner air in the workplace prevents illness and has been shown to improve productivity.

We sat down with GM’s Chief Medical Director to learn how the company is continuing to improve workplace health and prepare for the “new normal.”

In the event of a new surge, employers should take steps to protect vulnerable workers.

Knowing you’re ready to protect employees’ health in case of a surge will help you move confidently to the next phase of COVID-19.

We've updated our recommendations to help protect your business against the record surge in new cases and hospitalizations.

With no ruling yet from the Supreme Court, the requirements for large employers are now in place. Our templates can help you comply.

As cases surge, employers need to understand the new official guidance for returning to work, booster eligibility and more. We break it down for you.

While the Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in, employers should move forward to comply with new deadlines, especially as Omicron spreads.

Vaccination and boosters, testing and masking will be key.

Employers should consider the full range of actions along with vaccination and boosters to mitigate the impact on your business.

Employers should double down on vaccination, boosters and other safety measures to strengthen protection and business resilience.

The CDC finds ‘compelling evidence’ that boosters should be available to all adults, based on their safety, effectiveness and rising case numbers.

As cases rise once again, employers should continue to encourage vaccination and create the safest possible work environment.

With cases rising heading into a travel season busier than pre-pandemic levels, employers can encourage their workers to stay safe.

Experts offer details about who is covered by the rules, testing requirements, best practices for companies, and more.

Twenty-eight million children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Employer actions can help keep kids healthy and in school.

Workers in ‘high risk’ settings can decide to get a booster. Definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ doesn’t change. All eligible adults can ‘mix and match’ COVID-19 vaccines.

Employers requiring COVID-19 vaccines are seeing compliance above 90% and exemption requests under 5%.

Depression, burnout and other challenges cost employers billions. Our takeaways from the SHRM Foundation’s Workplace Mental Health & Wellness Summit.

OSHA’s longest-serving leader says employers should prepare to show documentation on vaccines, testing and time off.

The decision does not require boosters in order to be “fully vaccinated.” We have more on what this means for employers.

People of color have been the hardest hit by the pandemic. Make sure they are not disproportionately impacted by workplace vaccine policies, too.

Many more employers are expected to require COVID-19 vaccinations following yesterday's announcement. Our resources can help you boost vaccine confidence & strengthen your policy.

Immunocompromised workers should be encouraged to speak with their doctor about whether a third dose or other precautions are right for them.

New polling reveals that unvaccinated America’s opposition to the shots is declining as concerns mount over the Delta variant

News Comes as National Immunization Awareness Month Begins

Pressure Mounts for Businesses to Require Vaccinations

Businesses operating in areas with high COVID-19 transmission should consider requiring everyone to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

Making the Business Case

Are Reopening Strategies At Risk?

Five things you need to know from Kaiser Family Foundation's latest findings on the public’s attitudes and experiences with COVID-19 vaccinations

Two new resources to help employers share facts about COVID-19 vaccines

A guest post from President & CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation, Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA

Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance on mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Companies are bringing customers back with discounts, raffles and other incentives tied to vaccination status.

This coordinated effort is offering fresh tools and resources to help rural business and agricultural leaders educate workers and improve access

Businesses should consider making it easier for employees to vaccinate their children as soon as possible.

From offices and retail locations, to restaurants and other spaces, companies are finding solutions to how employees and customers gather.

Employers are uniquely positioned to strengthen mental health support and allay worker concerns, anxieties, and uncertainty.

Businesses can counter its disruptive effects by sharing vaccine facts and carefully responding to rumors and misinformation in the workplace.

Now comes the hard part: persuading the other half to get it.

Convenience is a strong motivator for employees.

All adults will be eligible for vaccines within two weeks.

Here are three tips for building trust and confidence in vaccines among your employees.

4 tips to help you prepare for vaccine availability

3 small business resources to help you take action

Let's “unleash the full force of the private sector” to supercharge America’s COVID-19 recovery.

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