COVID-19 Mandates Spark Channel Debate

In August, as we watched vaccination conversations play out in the industry, a lot of attention focused on partners and vendors, particularly, what they’re doing in terms of COVID-19 mandates.

Are offices reopening to all? For those that do, should they require employees to get vaccinated?

“We are not requiring a mask; however, employees are encouraged to show proof of vaccination,” said Darren Crane, president of DLC Technology (No. 477 on the Channel Futures 2021 MSP 501).

On the flip side, some shops are against any sort of COVID-19 mandates.

“We are not in favor of heavy-handed government tactics to push private employers to mandate vaccines for employees,” said Peter Bybee, CEO of Security On-Demand (No. 11 on the Channel Futures 2021 MSP 501). “This is a matter of personal health choice, and we view this as government interference in personal freedom for citizens to make personal health decisions.”