As an employer, you’ve been navigating obstacles related to the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly two years. Your latest challenge is ensuring all new hires are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Since the Biden Administration has required businesses with 100 or more employees to get everyone vaccinated or tested weekly, your company might have no choice but to institute a vaccine mandate. It’s also possible your organization has decided to voluntarily make vaccines a requirement for all employees to do everything they can to keep their team safe.
No matter what the reason, your company certainly isn’t alone. As of August 30, the number of job postings per million on Indeed requiring vaccination was up 242% from one month earlier, according to the job site.
Given the circumstances, it makes sense to list vaccination requirements in a job posting. Here’s a look at what you have to gain by taking this step.
3 Reasons to List Vaccination Requirements in a Job Posting
Save Time
If your company will not hire anyone who isn’t vaccinated, including this in the job listing gets everyone on the same page from the start. This will keep both you and unvaccinated candidates from wasting time working through a hiring process that won’t culminate in them getting the job. Most people probably won’t apply if they know they don’t qualify, which will allow you to find the right candidate faster.
Attract the Right Candidates
A candidate might have all the right skills and experience, but if they’re not vaccinated, they’re not currently a fit for your team. By placing vaccine requirements in a job posting, you’re making it clear what it takes to join your team. Your job posting will appeal to vaccinated candidates who share the same values as your company.
Make Candidates Feel Safe
Since vaccination requirements are quickly becoming common, many vaccinated candidates are seeking out companies with them. Knowing a potential employer is doing everything possible to keep them safe from COVID-19 at work is important to a lot of people. Therefore, including this requirement in the job description can entice these people to apply for jobs at your organization.
Need help finding vaccinated candidates to fill open positions at your Northern Indiana or Southwestern Michigan company? Wood Staffing is here to assist. Contact us today to learn more!