Entries Written By Jantra
The importance of making mental health care more accessible
Mental health rates in the US were already high before the COVID-19 pandemic came and magnified stressors, leading to an increase in anxiety and depression across the nation. As people dealt with illnesses, isolation, grief, and job losses, access to mental health care became more crucial than ever. Yet many realized the lack of mental …
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DEI for short) is essential to any successful workplace. Yet progress remains slow for many of the companies who have made DEI efforts. To set things right, many are going back to the basics to understand how to create workspaces that are safe and inclusive for all. We explore DEI …
Does telehealth work in emergency medicine?
Telehealth is a term that we’ve all become familiar with in recent years. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent need for remote healthcare services, telehealth has become a major focus of the healthcare industry. Also known as telemedicine, telehealth describes receiving healthcare from a medical professional without seeing them in person. Most telehealth consultations …
Compassion in the workplace
Compassion, which means “co-suffering”, is a positive emotion that allows people to show that they care and are willing to help. Combining care, empathy, and love, being compassionate helps alleviate the suffering of others. In psychology, compassion is considered as more of an action instead of an emotion. Practicing and showing compassion has the ability …
What are the best cities for work-life balance in 2022?
If you’re wondering which are the best cities to work in, then a good follow-up question would be: which cities have the best work-life balance? After all, work should only be one part of your life and not all of it. That’s why every year, Kisi examines cities across the globe to see which ones …
5 health and wellness trends in 2022 you need to know
2022 is already well underway but there’s still plenty of time to explore the year’s top trends in health and wellness. It’s been a stressful couple of years, to say the least, making it essential to put our mental and physical health first. Yet not everyone who suspects they have a health issue chooses to …
Announcing Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a whole year since our last Cost of International Health Insurance Report came out, but here we are again and we couldn’t be more excited! Back for its 2021-2022 edition, the report is our annual deep dive into the ever-changing world of international health insurance premiums to look …
Why CEOs need to be compassionate leaders (and how)
The way in which we work has changed drastically in recent years, and mental health is no longer the taboo subject it once was. Employees expect their employers to care about their psychological health – and to show it through employee benefits offerings and more. Employers realize that they need to up their mental health …
Six benefits of emotional intelligence at the workplace
If you’re an HR professional, it’s likely that you already know that developing emotional intelligence isn’t much of a priority at the workplace. When it comes to screening and evaluating new candidates or preparing training, the focus tends to be on educational background, current knowledge, and hard skills, along with personality assessment results. But is …
Key steps for implementing a corporate wellness program
It’s becoming more common for people to put their job before their health, such as by staying up late to complete tasks, skipping lunch, or even showing up to work when they are sick and should be resting. While this approach to work is often considered admirable by society’s standards, it’s also a recipe for …
