Telecommunications company C&W Communications has joined other private sector entities in establishing a strong vaccination policy for staff.
Yesterday in a press statement, the company, which operates in Barbados as Flow, announced it would soon be mandating staff to be vaccinated.
“Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, C&W Communications, parent company of BTC, C&W Business, C&W Networks and Flow, has implemented rigorous health and safety measures to help protect our employees, their families, and our customers and local communities.
“Given the state of the pandemic, the company has taken the decision to mandate vaccination for our employees in a phased approach over time. This decision was not taken lightly, but ultimately, we believe we have a responsibility to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.”
The statement added that the company would also be implementing a hybrid system of work. (SB)
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