The slow reopening of workplaces in the city has hindered economic growth, especially in neighborhoods that are home to some of the city’s tallest skyscrapers and office towers. As the delta variant surged across communities earlier this year, it disrupted many companies’ plans for bringing staff back.
Employees are returning to vastly different offices than they left in March 2020, when the pandemic forced companies to shutter offices to stem the spread of the virus. Roughly half of the firms that disclosed their policies to the Partnership were requiring all employees be vaccinated, while 44% were mandating masks.
About a third of companies offered incentives to lure employees back, including free or subsidized meals, transportation benefits or child-care support.
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