ICYMI: Vaccine is Here, Now What?

Issue 7.06

February 5, 2021

The Vaccine is Here, Now What?

RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS:

Delaware COVID-19 Vaccine Planning for Agencies, Organizations, and Businesses >

Vaccine Planning Checklist >

To plan for vaccination of your workforce, email:

vaccineplanning@delaware.gov

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MODERATOR AND PANELISTS:

Janice Nevin, M.D., MPH, President & CEO, ChristianaCare

Dr. Michael Ybarra, Vice President of Medical Affairs & Strategic Alliances at PhRMA

Karyl Rattay, MD, MS, Director, Delaware Division of Public Health

Vincent Madeline, Area Healthcare Supervisor, Walgreens

WEBINAR RECAP

With COVID-19 vaccines now available, many questions are arising around the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, the differences among the options, continued testing, and when and how to get the vaccine. This webinar provided answers around:

The different vaccines available and their safety, and highlight additional vaccines on the brink of FDA approval
The State of Delaware’s detailed plan on how the vaccine will be distributed and how employers can help
Walgreens’ vaccination role through its 60 locations throughout Delaware

Watch webinar >

Download slides >

Sponsored by: We Work for Health Delaware

This Month in Dover

The General Assembly returned to session in January remaining in virtual format. A number of bills were introduced that will have an impact to business, including an increase in Delaware’s Renewable Portfolio Standards, the Governor’s recommended budget, and several bills related to wages in Delaware.

SB33 increases the amount of renewable energy sources to be included in the mix of energy the regulated utilities in Delaware provide, up to 40% by 2035.
HB64 creates new personal income tax brackets for high earners, starting at 7.1% for those making $125,000 and topping out at 8.6% for those earning $500,000

Join us on March 24 for our Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference

THE FUTURE IS NOW:

TACKLING THE SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGE IN DELAWARE

Manufacturing in Delaware and the nation was facing a shortage of workers well before the pandemic upended the economy. In fact, as many as 2.4 million factory jobs could remain unfilled through 2028 due to a tight labor market and a lack of skilled workers, according to a 2018 study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute.

Top challenges in manufacturing:

Transitioning to high-tech
Finding and developing workers
Retraining and retaining talent
Retiring Baby Boomers

These challenges are not experienced by manufacturers alone. Join the Delaware Manufacturing Association and presenting sponsor, DEMEP, for the 2021 Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference where we will address a recurring theme – talent.

This half-day, virtual conference will feature Carolyn Lee, executive director of The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the nation’s largest industrial trade association.

THE STATE OF MANUFACTURING

ADJUSTMENTS TO PRODUCTION AND SAFETY EMPHASIZE

THE NEED FOR A QUALIFIED WORKFORCE

During the early onset of COVID-19 in the United States, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) conducted a survey of manufacturing leaders to examine the economic and operational impacts of the pandemic. The results of the survey informed NAM’s COVID-19 Policy Action Plan recommendations. The survey revealed three major concerns of manufacturers related to COVID-19:

The financial impact
The anticipated change in operations
Supply change disruptions