Entries Written By Jess
Overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace with these 5 tips
Ever turned down a dream job, or felt like you were hired on luck? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. In fact, 70% of employees will experience an illogical sense of being a fraud – popularly termed “imposter syndrome” – at some point in their lives. And it doesn’t just affect the …
5 tips for retaining talent post-COVID-19 pandemic
Retaining talent has never been easy, and the COVID-19 pandemic certainly hasn’t made it any easier. Attitudes toward where and how we work have changed profoundly, and employees are now expecting more from their employer: better employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and greater transparency. While many companies are still reeling from the economic impact of …
What are the top non-monetary benefits for employees?
In a perfect world, your employees would all be super motivated and hardworking top performers. While every business will have its share of top performers, the reality is that most employees will be, well, average. The key struggle for many business owners and HR teams is in motivating these employees. In some cases, money will …
6 tips for a healthy Hanukkah
Hanukkah has arrived! It’s time to set up the menorah, get ready for a game of dreidel, and fry up the latkes (Yiddish for pancakes). And speaking of frying, there’s one key ingredient that all Hanukkah revelers are no doubt familiar with: oil. Oily treats such as crispy fried potato latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) …
Male expats report concerns over their health
Moving abroad and starting a new life is no doubt a thrilling experience. Sustaining an injury or getting ill in an unfamiliar country, however, can be incredibly daunting. Concerns over a country’s local healthcare system is no doubt understandable, especially when healthcare is one of the most important things to consider when moving abroad. According …
Workplace culture: Why does it matter and are your employee benefits aligned with it?
Whether managers and business owners think that the concept of culture is too nebulous or too soft to bother about, most contemporary organizations view workplace culture as a critical ingredient for success. Salesforce, for example, says the main reason why their company is recognized for being one of Fortune 100’s Best Companies to Work For …
Pacific Prime supports Room to Read Literacy Program in India
One of our core values at Pacific Prime is to make a positive difference in the workplace, as well as our environment and wider community. We’re particularly passionate about education, and firmly believe that education is the most important investment for the development of our society. In our goal of giving children around the world …
Introducing our brand new GDPR and Employee Benefits guide
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which came into effect in May 2018, is by far one of the most widely known data protection laws to date. Its ultimate goal is to give citizens of the EU and EEA greater control over their personal data, and within it, there are wide-reaching changes and implications for …
Corporate insurance renewal: 6 things to consider
Corporate risks come in many guises. From natural disasters and cyber crime, to poor conduct and penalties for non-compliance, the myriad of risks facing corporations are seemingly endless and ever-evolving. Unexpected mishaps can pop up at any time, potentially leading to detrimental outcomes – even for organizations with the most robust balance sheets. Alongside the …
What are the biggest risks facing directors in 2019?
2019 has officially arrived. As we approach the first few months of the year, which risks and issues are anticipated to be the greatest threat to directors in 2019? The Institute of Directors (IoD), a community of directors, entrepreneurs, and business owners, has recently revealed a list of the top largest threats to look out …
