Entries Written By Suphanida
How to address workplace toxicity in a virtual setting
From a tyrannical boss to jealous colleagues and everything in between, we all recognize the signs of a toxic workplace. But did you know that this dysfunctional environment can transcend physical walls and seep through laptop screens? In this Pacific Prime article, we explain how workplace toxicity can be damaging and what it can entail …
World Diabetes Day 2020: 5 ways to raise awareness
World Diabetes Day is a global event where diabetes-related activities occur simultaneously all over the world. Whether or not you have diabetes, or know anyone who does, it’s important to understand this disease that’s increasing in prevalence. In this Pacific Prime article, you’ll get a rundown of the annual event and chronic disease, as well …
How to retain your female workforce during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be catastrophic for women – particularly for those with childcare or caregiver duties. As per McKinsey’s 2020 Women in the Workplace report, more than one in four women in the U.S. may end up downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce due to the pandemic. This can have both …
COVID-19’s impact on global healthcare spending
The global economic downturn this year is fuelled by a health crisis, yet global healthcare spending is forecasted to decrease. How much will global healthcare spending decrease by? Why is this predicted to be the case? Will there be regional differences? What impact will it have on healthcare sector employment? And what about the health …
How to choose a health insurance plan
If you’re looking to secure health insurance, you’ll soon realize that your options are indeed endless. With the sheer number of insurers and plans out there, how do you wade through all of them, and choose the right option for you? In our experience as a global health insurance broker, we’ve noticed that individuals often …
Pacific Prime’s video tells you the most common health insurance exclusions
Looking to secure a health insurance plan? If so, chances are you’ll come across “exclusions” in your policy. Essentially, these are what the plan won’t cover you for. Before you dive right in to assess your policy (or indeed, use a broker like us to help you do so), it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the …
How to hire talent post the coronavirus pandemic
Tales of employee layoffs have flooded the career networking platform LinkedIn, as thousands of businesses struggle to weather the coronavirus storm. For those who still hold their jobs, many find themselves working from home, in what is the largest remote working shift in history. Will this continue to be the case post-pandemic? If so, how …
The infectious diseases to be mindful of when global travel resumes
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global travel on an unimaginable scale – top airlines have grounded their planes, once busy airports have become ghost towns, and the most visitor-friendly countries have kept their borders firmly shut. It has left many of us longing to return to the skies again, as well as shifted our attention …
Pacific Prime’s video gives you 5 tips for moving abroad as an expat
Moving abroad as an expat can no doubt be a daunting task – you’ve got to pack all your things, leave your old life behind, and set out to the unknown. With so many little things to sort out before, during, and after your move, it’s no surprise that you may begin to feel overwhelmed. …
Maternity insurance: What are “waiting periods”?
Maternity insurance puzzles scores of women each year – and, more often than not, the source of confusion is “waiting periods”. Many are disappointed when they find out that this clause requires them to secure maternity insurance before getting pregnant. So, whether you’re already pregnant or thinking about doing so, this Pacific Prime article will …
