"The key for employers is to remain flexible and listen to employee views so they are best positioned to navigate through even more COVID-19 uncertainty," said Melissa Jezior, president and CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting. (Credit: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock.com)
The rise of the COVID-19 delta variant is influencing 44% of U.S. employees' willingness to return to workplaces, with 55% reporting the variant has increased their concern of contracting COVID, according to a survey by Eagle Hill Consulting.
Additionally, the poll showed a majority of workers support employers putting in place COVID-19 safety protocols and testing. Nearly 80% support social distancing to be required or encouraged, while 73% agree employers should require or encourage mask use. Temperature checks and testing saw less support, with just 67% and 61%, respectively, thinking employers should require or encourage such measures.
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