[Dismas]

Looks like businesses are offering employees paid hours to get vaccinated. Krispy Kreme is offering free donuts to customers that already are.

Krispy Kreme will give away a free glazed donut to anyone who comes in with a COVID-19 vaccination card through the end of 2021, the company announced Monday.

"Whatever little things brands can do to help make it past the pandemic are good things," Chief Marketing Office Dave Skena told Insider in a phone call. There are no limits on the free donuts, so a vaccinated person could potentially go every day.

The chain will also give employees up to four hours of paid time off to get both vaccine doses. "I hope that other brands will see and choose to do something similar," Skena said.

While employees have the time to get vaccinated, Krispy Kreme will not require vaccinations. Getting vaccinated is a "personal choice," Skena says that they "want to encourage and make sure nothing is standing in the way."

Krispy Kreme isn't the only company offering accommodations to help employees get vaccinated. Target and Dollar General are two of many offering vacation time for vaccine appointments. Kroger, Petco, and Publix are all offering cash or gift cards to employees who show proof of vaccinations.

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[Boudica]

When I read the title, I thought that was a bit much, to get a perk from your company for a vaccine. However, upon reading what the perks were: doughnuts/paid hours to get the vaccine.. I think it's a smashing idea, actually xD

[Kaimano]

Luckily my state opened up vaccinations to anyone with at least one underlying condition so I got my first shot last week. I'll have to hit the boss up and see what he can do for me

[Dismas]

When I read the title, I thought that was a bit much, to get a perk from your company for a vaccine. However, upon reading what the perks were: doughnuts/paid hours to get the vaccine.. I think it's a smashing idea, actually xD

One would assume they stand to make more money if employees are vaccinated. I'd imagine Krispy Kreme can easily offset the cost of donuts.

[zorrophreak]

I just recently was hanging out with coworkers and we decided to go get donuts from KrispyKreme at like 11 at night. They weren't open but that's how it goes sometimes.

Its a very simple incentive that margins out really well especially with how much fundraising KrispyKreme does and how little profit they make from that so I imagine its well worth it for them.

[Boudica]

When I read the title, I thought that was a bit much, to get a perk from your company for a vaccine. However, upon reading what the perks were: doughnuts/paid hours to get the vaccine.. I think it's a smashing idea, actually xD

One would assume they stand to make more money if employees are vaccinated. I'd imagine Krispy Kreme can easily offset the cost of donuts.

Definitely! Getting a workforce back to full production makes great business sense

[TaigassNellz]

I'm planning to get vaccinated soon

[Dismas]

Certain businesses (i.e. cruises/travel) are requiring the cards for COVID-19 vaccinations. Worth holding on to the card, if they give you one.

[Boudica]

Certain businesses (i.e. cruises/travel) are requiring the cards for COVID-19 vaccinations. Worth holding on to the card, if they give you one.

During my vaccine, they very specifically said not to lose the card, and keep it somewhere safe. Although our cards were different, they're just as flimsy. I wonder if people are forging these cards already? It really wouldn't surprise me.

[Dismas]

Certain businesses (i.e. cruises/travel) are requiring the cards for COVID-19 vaccinations. Worth holding on to the card, if they give you one.

During my vaccine, they very specifically said not to lose the card, and keep it somewhere safe. Although our cards were different, they're just as flimsy. I wonder if people are forging these cards already? It really wouldn't surprise me.

I'd imagine forgery wouldn't jeopardize anyone (except the person doing it), given most of these businesses are only allowing card-carriers - who are pretty much immune.