Legal Considerations When Quitting Your Job Abroad
When you’re thinking of leaving your job abroad, it’s crucial to think carefully before packing up and walking out. This is because laws can vary across different countries and, if you hold a temporary work permit as a foreign employee, your employment status could be in a precarious position. This Pacific Prime article will delve …
Health Insurance Benefits for Employees – Why It’s Important
With so many flashy, new wellness benefits on the rise in the industry, it can be easy to forget about the more common perks like employee medical insurance. Employer-provided health coverage has become the standard foundation benefit for many companies’ platforms. Are you an employer looking to insure the safety and wellbeing of your employees? …
Australia’s New Laws Grant Employees the Right to Disconnect
On 26 August 2024, Australia became the latest country to push out new laws that grant employees the “Right to Disconnect”. Under the new laws, employees can refuse contact, or attempted contact, from their employer or a third party outside of working hours, unless the refusal is deemed unreasonable. Following France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, …
Virtual Layoffs: A Guide for Employers
The rising popularity of remote work and virtual operations has transformed the operation of a modern workplace. Various work-from-home arrangements and remote working policies have constantly been emerging, but the transition to a fully remote workplace is still too early to be called mature. With remote work becoming a ubiquitous demand of every employee and …
An Employee’s Social Health: Why It Matters and How to Foster It
Social health either begins at home or in the workplace. As we go about our daily lives while dealing with our obligations (both professional and personal), problems (both internal and external), and social obstacles, one problem stands out the most: the epidemic of loneliness. For many blessed with adequate social support systems, loneliness may appear …
Why Paternity Leave is an Essential Benefit for Modern Businesses
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, the conversation around parental leave has gained significant traction. While many companies have made strides in supporting working mothers, a crucial aspect often overlooked is the importance of paternity leave. This Pacific Prime article explores why paternity leave is not just a nice-to-have perk, but one of the must-have employee …
HR’s Guide to Complying with New Employee Benefits Transparency Rules
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 of the United States seeks to promote fairness, efficiency, and accountability with employer-sponsored health insurance. It aims to enhance transparency of healthcare costs and coverage details, so employees can make informed decisions. Pay transparency is another trend in the corporate world. It involves sharing employee salary information and compensation structures, …
Does Dubai Have Free Healthcare?
Dubai offers free healthcare to every Emirati citizen. Expats or other nationals employed in Dubai will receive basic medical insurance through their employers, which is not free, and the coverage is also limited. Are you an expat in Dubai? Are you looking to stay insured while abroad as well? This Pacific Prime UAE article will …
Top 9 Insurance Companies in Denmark for Expats
Bupa Global, William Russell, and Allianz are some examples of the top international health insurance companies in Denmark for expats. These insurance companies offer comprehensive health insurance plans and benefits to foreigners living in Denmark. Are you an expat moving to Denmark and looking for health insurance? Are you interested in finding a comprehensive health …
UK’s Best Hospitals for Foreigners and Expats
The best hospitals in the UK are known for their excellent medical care, multilingual staff, and experience with international patients. They offer a wide range of specialties and advanced medical equipment with dedicated patient services to assist with logistics and cultural considerations. Wonder where you can receive quality care in the UK? Do you need …
Top 9 Insurance Companies in Denmark for Expats
Bupa Global, William Russell, and Allianz are some examples of the top international health insurance companies in Denmark for expats. These insurance companies offer comprehensive health insurance plans and benefits to foreigners living in Denmark. Are you an expat moving to Denmark and looking for health insurance? Are you interested in finding a comprehensive health …
UK’s Best Hospitals for Foreigners and Expats
The best hospitals in the UK are known for their excellent medical care, multilingual staff, and experience with international patients. They offer a wide range of specialties and advanced medical equipment with dedicated patient services to assist with logistics and cultural considerations. Wonder where you can receive quality care in the UK? Do you need …
Expats Guide to Health Insurance in Oceania
Health Insurance is crucial for expats moving to Oceania due to the lacking healthcare system in remote regions. Medical evacuation and repatriation is vital for expats moving to island nations as it provides access to healthcare services in more advanced countries like New Zealand and Australia. Are you thinking about moving to Oceania? In this …
Smart Aging: How IoT Devices Are Empowering Seniors to Live Independently
In this day and age, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become an integral part of our lives. IoT devices have also proven to be a game-changer for seniors, empowering them to live more independently and enhancing their overall quality of life. By seamlessly connecting devices and leveraging smart technology, IoT devices offer a wide …
Does Dubai Have Free Healthcare?
Dubai offers free healthcare to every Emirati citizen. Expats or other nationals employed in Dubai will receive basic medical insurance through their employers, which is not free, and the coverage is also limited. Are you an expat in Dubai? Are you looking to stay insured while abroad as well? This Pacific Prime UAE article will …
Top 9 Insurance Companies in Denmark for Expats
Bupa Global, William Russell, and Allianz are some examples of the top international health insurance companies in Denmark for expats. These insurance companies offer comprehensive health insurance plans and benefits to foreigners living in Denmark. Are you an expat moving to Denmark and looking for health insurance? Are you interested in finding a comprehensive health …
UK’s Best Hospitals for Foreigners and Expats
The best hospitals in the UK are known for their excellent medical care, multilingual staff, and experience with international patients. They offer a wide range of specialties and advanced medical equipment with dedicated patient services to assist with logistics and cultural considerations. Wonder where you can receive quality care in the UK? Do you need …
Australia’s New Laws Grant Employees the Right to Disconnect
On 26 August 2024, Australia became the latest country to push out new laws that grant employees the “Right to Disconnect”. Under the new laws, employees can refuse contact, or attempted contact, from their employer or a third party outside of working hours, unless the refusal is deemed unreasonable. Following France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, …
The Importance of DEI Initiatives: A Lesson From Microsoft
In this ever-evolving corporate landscape, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a cornerstone of progressive business practices and an integral part of comprehensive employee benefits packages. However, recent events at Microsoft have sparked a debate about the longevity and perceived value of these programs. This article delves into the importance of DEI initiatives, …
What Businesses Can Learn from the Worst IT Outage The World Has Seen
Last Friday, 19th of July, the world has experienced a massive IT outage. From airlines to financial services, a wide array of industries are affected. Insurance companies could face a series of business interruptions or cyber insurance claims following this incident initiated by CrowdStrike. Wonder who would be liable for this overwhelming financial loss? This …