Citigroup has become the first of major bank in Delaware to require Covid-19 vaccinations.
Citigroup has operations in Delaware with more than 2,000 employees.
“As it has become crystal clear that Covid-19 will not be going away any time soon, our leadership at Citi has thought long and hard about how we navigate the latest stages of the pandemic. As a result, we have made the decision to require U.S.-based colleagues to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. We will assess all requests for religious, medical, or any other accommodation required by state or local law on a case by case basis,” Sara Wechter, head of human resources at Citi, stated in a LinkedIn post.
Wechter continued, “Understanding that there are a range of views about vaccine mandates, this decision was made with careful consideration and analysis, but it came down to two key factors: First, as the U.S. government is a large and important client of Citi, we have an obligation to comply with the Executive Order issued by the White House mandating that individuals supporting government contracts be fully vaccinated — an order that would impact the vast majority of our U.S. colleagues. Second, having a vaccinated workforce enables us to ensure the health and safety of our colleagues as we return to the office in the U.S.”
Citi is likely to see some pushback, especially in South Dakota, the site of one of its large employment centers.
Other banks in Delaware have stopped short of ordering mandates that could lead to firing, although regular testing has been required for employees working at their sites.
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Health care organizations in northern Delaware have issued vaccine mandates, including Nemours, ChristianaCare, and Saint Francis Healthcare. ChristianaCare is the state’s largest non-government employer.
The State of Delaware requires vaccinations or regular Covid-19 testing.
Bayhealth, TidalHealth, and Beebe Healthcare have stopped short of issuing mandates.
“As it has become crystal clear that Covid-19 will not be going away any time soon, our leadership at Citi has thought long and hard about how we navigate the latest stages of the pandemic. As a result, we have made the decision to require U.S.-based colleagues to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. We will assess all requests for religious, medical, or any other accommodation required by state or local law on a case by case basis,” Sara Wechter, head of human resources at Citi, stated in a LinkedIn post.
Wechter continued, “Understanding that there are a range of views about vaccine mandates, this decision was made with careful consideration and analysis, but it came down to two key factors: First, as the U.S. government is a large and important client of Citi, we have an obligation to comply with the Executive Order issued by the White House mandating that individuals supporting government contracts be fully vaccinated — an order that would impact the vast majority of our U.S. colleagues. Second, having a vaccinated workforce enables us to ensure the health and safety of our colleagues as we return to the office in the U.S.”
Citi is likely to see some pushback, especially in South Dakota, the site of one of its large employment centers.
South Dakota Governor and potential presidential candidate Kristi Noem is a vocal critic of vaccination mandates.
Other banks in Delaware have stopped short of ordering mandates that could lead to firing, although regular testing has been required for employees working at their sites.
Health care organizations in northern Delaware have issued vaccine mandates, including Nemours, ChristianaCare, and Saint Francis Healthcare. ChristianaCare is the state’s largest non-government employer.
The State of Delaware requires vaccinations or regular Covid-19 testing.
Bayhealth, TidalHealth, and Beebe Healthcare have stopped short of issuing mandates.