A civic duty to help stem the spread

THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: As an employer, would you encourage your staff to get vaccinated against Covid-19? Will you get the jab yourself when your turn comes?

Violet Lim CEO & Co-Founder Lunch Actually

As a Covid-19 survivor, I have personally experienced the immense stress that one and one's family have to go through. Thus, I would definitely take the jab when my turn comes, and I would strongly encourage my associates to do the same. Our company would also provide time off for associates who are going for their vaccination. There are, of course, certain risks attached to getting vaccinated. However, if we all take the ''wait and see'' approach, then nobody would end up taking the vaccination and it defeats the efforts of trying to achieve herd immunity through inoculation. I believe we, as business leaders, all have the responsibility to step up, lead by example and do our part.