Vaxxer and anti-vaxxer conflict could create a
WORKPLACE WARZONE DEVAN MOONSAMY Opinion
SOUTH Africa continues to move forward with more and more people being vaccinated. As much as there are strides being made in achieving the herd immunity status, there is also resistance from anti-vaxxers. Whether it’s talking to a colleague while waiting for a meeting to begin or even a social distance catch-up session at the office, the topic of vaccinations make sits way into conversations.
THE topic of vaccinations is sure to make its way into the conversation. | CHERRYDECK Unsplash
The reality is that companies might soon make it a requirement for employees to be vaccinated at work, especially for those returning to the office. What is left to be seen is how this will go down with those resisting the Covid-19 vaccine and how companies will accommodate those who refuse to be vaccinated. While that decision has company chief executives puzzling around policy change, the staff on the ground might be at the forefront of a conflict around the vaccine conversation.
Vaxxers and anti-vaxxers will clash as the difference in opinions will potentially cause tension in the workplace. Before we head into heated debates, colleagues leaving WhatsApp groups due to differences in opinions, and even giving each other the cold shoulder, we should look at ways to handle the conflict that can arise due to this discussion. An organisation’s first step to handle this situation would be to take a decision on whether or not vaccinations should be made mandatory for staff in the private
