Bolthouse Farms is incentivizing its full-time hourly employees to get vaccinated with a $500 bonus and is delivering vaccine shots via a weekly event at its main Bakersfield, Calif., site. Bolthouse CEO Jeff Dunn discusses the company's vaccination and safety strategies, saying the ethos is to "go bigger now because it gives us the best chance at reaching herd immunity quickly."

Employees are less likely to worry about their jobs when leaders regularly recognize employee excellence, give them a say in how things are run and are upfront about the health of the business, writes Tanveer Naseer. "Being proactive rather than reactive is the name of the game with this one," Naseer writes.

Employees and especially the workplace "caregivers" who look out for them must make time for self-care to support their mental wellness. Employers' well-being programs shouldn't just include time away from work but should promote regular, open discussions about self-care and ways of practicing it.

Employees who feel they're contributing to the world through their work, have a connection with teammates and know mistakes won't be held against them are happier and more productive, writes Manick Bhan. "[O]rganizations that make an effort to think about the impact of their brand beyond profits are more primed to keep their employees happy and successful for the long-term," Bhan writes.

Self-care is more than bubble baths and massages, as we see in today’s Benefits & Compensation story. It’s taking care of our emotional, physical and mental well-being. Prayer and lifting weights are my two go-to activities for maintaining my overall health.

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