Many companies implementing vaccine mandates are doing so for legal and safety reasons. Those hesitating are likely doing so based on employee feedback. As of January 2022, about 36% of US employees were required by their companies to be vaccinated. This number has held steady since the Fall of 2021 (SHRM).
75% of employers surveyed by SHRM stated they will not require vaccines if they are not required to by law.
Mandates are also highly regulated on the state level. As of January 12, 2022, 14 states prohibit vaccine mandates in all forms.
Just like the mandates, business leaders have mixed feelings about their impact on attracting workers. 40% of employers polled by Gartner think a vaccine mandate could attract workers, while 25% think mandates would do the opposite. Surveyed HR leaders expect to see nearly 7% of the workforce quit if they put a mandate in place.
