Ipsos Survey Finds Strong Support for Workplace COVID-Control Mandates
The survey found varying support levels for protective mandates across countries.
According to a new survey conducted by the World Economic Forum and Ipsos, there is widespread support among workers across the globe for workplace mandates to control the spread of COVID. The survey reports that on average, about three in four employed adults agree that everyone in their workplace should be fully vaccinated (78%), undergo frequent testing if unvaccinated (74%), and wear a mask in common areas (81%). A majority of workers in most countries (averaging 62% globally) would not feel comfortable going to work if such measures were not in place.
“Staying the course with safety measures that we know make a difference—vaccines, masks, testing—is incredibly important as we navigate this complex pandemic,” said Genya Dana, head of Health and Healthcare at the World Economic Forum. “We know that employers have had to assume many new responsibilities with regard to worker health and wellbeing since the start of the pandemic, and count on them as a trusted partner in this journey.”