Entries Written By Jantra
7 tips for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving
Every year on Thanksgiving, family and friends gather to express gratitude and, well, eat a whole lot of food. As the occasion takes place just once a year, people often go above and beyond when it comes to arranging the feast – with many making preparations months in advance. This year, Thanksgiving occurs amidst an …
Employee wellness programs: What you need to know
The physical and mental health of employees plays a major role in their performance at work. Employees that are ill, stressed, or on the verge of burning out cannot be their most productive. As one of the most valuable assets of an organization, employees’ health and wellness directly impact the success of a company. Employers …
Introducing our first-ever Global Employee Benefits Trends Report
We’re beyond excited to announce the launch of our very first Global Employee Benefits Trends report. In this first edition, the report looks at the key trends surrounding employee benefits and the factors shaping them. While many people know Pacific Prime as a health insurance broker, some are surprised to know that we also specialize …
How to reduce pregnancy anxiety around COVID-19
While COVID-19 has impacted the lives of people all over the world, expectant mothers are also dealing with pregnancy anxiety during the pandemic. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy are common problems that women face, and the pandemic only intensifies them. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have strategies you can use to alleviate …
How to use the MBTI to enhance the workplace
As the most popular personality test in the world, the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is taken by about 1.5 million people each year. While many people use the MBTI to learn more about themselves and their friends, companies also use it for everything from analyzing job applicants and assembling teams to motivating employees and leadership …
How your attachment style affects your relationships at work
While the idea of issues in adulthood stemming from one’s childhood might sound cliche, the reality is that that’s often the case. The attachment theory talks about the way our earliest relationships with our primary caregivers affect our relationships and interactions as adults. We usually think about how our attachment style affects our relationships with …
How COVID-19 is accelerating the artificial intelligence revolution in healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global crisis of our time. It is not only an immediate health challenge, but one with no end in sight. Only time will reveal the effects the pandemic has on our society – both economically and psychologically. What’s more, the lack of solutions such as data-driven decision-making and predictive …
Announcing our 2019-2020 State of Health Insurance report
We’re only halfway into 2020 and it’s already been an interesting year, to say the least. As is expected in any industry, the global health insurance industry experiences new trends and challenges year in and year out, which leads to changes in services and solutions offered by insurance providers. Considering this, Pacific Prime is excited …
What will the post-pandemic future look like?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people all over the world to drop or completely change their plans for 2020. While none of us knows what the future holds once we come out of the novel coronavirus crisis, experts and leaders around the globe have their predictions. In this Pacific Prime article, we take a closer …
How countries around the world are getting children back to school
Education has changed across the globe due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how easily the coronavirus can spread. In the US, most schools will stay closed for the remainder of the academic school year. Plans for reopening later in the year are also uncertain, with recommendations such as social distancing, reduced hours, and prolonged dismissals. …
