{"id":47185,"date":"2021-10-13T11:39:34","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T03:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.outsourceaccelerator.com\/?p=47185"},"modified":"2021-10-13T11:39:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T03:39:34","slug":"73-of-us-workers-worried-about-workplace-safety-against-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.outsourceaccelerator.com\/73-of-us-workers-worried-about-workplace-safety-against-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"73% of US workers worried about workplace safety against COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"
About 73% of employees in the United States (US) are concerned about the safety standards of their workplaces against the COVID-19 virus, according to survey results released by staffing agency Randstad USA.<\/span><\/p>\n To address this issue, 38% of workers would like to see their employers require proof of vaccination before re-opening their offices.<\/span><\/p>\n The survey, which was conducted with 1,227 respondents, also showed that 34% of participants are anxious about their colleagues\u2019 office behavior, while 23% are worrying about the vaccination status of their coworkers.<\/span><\/p>\n Randstad North America CEO Karen Fichuk said that employees are looking for \u201cclear leadership\u201d from their companies in conveying their safety protocols and ensuring that everyone is following these standards.<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, 62% of remote workers said that they miss interacting with their colleagues, while 81% believe they are more productive when working from home.<\/span><\/p>\n Further, 73% said that they will not look for a new job if they are required to return to the office full time.<\/span><\/p>\n