Metro Atlanta Employers Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

Strategic Insights -

As Georgia expands vaccine eligibility to everyone over 16, local businesses are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated to open offices and protect the public, but few are providing financial incentives to encourage employees to get shots. Companies like Delta Air Lines, Fleetcor, and Cox Enterprises offer extra paid time off or small incentives, but most are relying on voluntary sign-ups.

Key Takeaways:

  • Many Georgia-based businesses are encouraging employees to get vaccinated, but most are not offering financial incentives.
  • Companies like Delta Air Lines, Fleetcor, and Cox Enterprises offer extra paid time off or small incentives to encourage employees to get vaccinated.
  • Some companies, such as Home Depot, Coca-Cola, and Southern Company, are not offering incentives at all.
  • Northside Hospital System is conducting prize drawings for employees who get vaccinated.
  • Cox Enterprises grants four hours of paid time to employees who get vaccinated during work hours.
  • The City of Acworth is giving $200 Walmart gift certificates to vaccinated employees.
  • Employers have set up online sites offering information about vaccines and how to set up appointments.
  • Companies are using various channels to promote the importance of vaccination, including podcasts, videos, and panels with public health experts.

Statistics:

  • 55-65% of workers in surveys conducted in January expected to get vaccinated.
  • The number of workers becoming eligible for vaccines has increased significantly, following Gov. Brian Kemp's announcement that all Georgians over 16 will qualify for access starting March 15.
  • The City of Acworth is giving $200 Walmart gift certificates to vaccinated employees.
  • Cox Enterprises grants four hours of paid time to employees who get vaccinated during work hours.

Sources:

  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • Mercer
  • Metro Atlanta Chamber
  • WellStar Health System
  • Emory Healthcare
  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Northside Hospital System