Entries Written By Suphanida
How to adapt employee benefits to cater to self-defined expats
The COVID-19 pandemic has normalized “work from home”, which is quickly turning into “work from anywhere” and creating a new breed of expats – the self-defined expats. Whether it’s taking advantage of the lower cost of living or getting the freedom to travel and explore, there are clearly numerous benefits of working abroad and it’s …
What makes a top employer in 2021?
From the highly educated researcher to the experienced marketer and the charismatic salesperson to the motivated intern, every company wants the best and the brightest when hiring for a role. But these top candidates won’t consider just any company. To get their attention, it’s necessary to be a top employer. Don’t fret if you’re not …
5 challenges expats face when moving abroad for work
Life as an expat has its rewards. From attractive remuneration packages to the chance to explore a new area, it’s no wonder that people strive to get a job abroad and live the coveted expat lifestyle! But ask any expat what it’s really like and you’re bound to get a far less rosy picture. After …
How to plan for maternity leave as an employer
If your star employee just told you she’s pregnant, there’s no need to assume the worst – that she’ll quit the job. After all, it’s the 21st century. Working moms not only exist but can also have thriving careers. So much so that whether or not your employee is likely to quit depends on how …
What different generations want from their jobs
It’s no surprise that today’s workforce is multigenerational. With the youngest generation, Gen Z, old enough for their first jobs, and the oldest generation, Baby Boomers, too young for retirement, employers will need to know how to manage a workforce with such a large generational gap. But before they can do so effectively, employers will …
5 steps for building a hybrid work strategy for your company
Chances are your company had to shift to work-from-home arrangements (regardless of whether or not you were prepared) when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Perhaps you realized this strategy worked for you and your employees? Or maybe you were simply waiting for the earliest chance to return to the office? If you landed somewhere in the …
The complete guide to flexible benefits
Student loan benefits for baby boomers? Retirement planning for gen Z’ers? Parental leave for the millennial that’s decided never to have kids? These are the dilemmas that many employers are now facing. Given the rise of a multi-generational workforce and increasing diversity in the workplace, it seems almost impossible to please everybody with standard, one-size-fits-all …
The 5 best countries for raising a family in 2021
Parents want to give their children the best chance in life – whether that is taking them to see the best doctors, enrolling them in the best schools, or doing just about anything to put a smile on their faces. When it comes to expat parents, in particular those that are mobile, another thing to …
How to practice mindfulness at the workplace
Whether you’re suffering from stress and worries at work, or are powering through by hiding behind your feelings, you’re going to realize sooner or later that you can’t go on like this forever. It can have a negative impact on your mind and body, potentially leading to a number of physical and mental health problems …
What to do if your health insurance claim is rejected
“Health insurance covers you whenever, wherever” – statements like these can be a little bit misleading because they don’t account for claim rejections or when an insurer refuses to pay your claims. That being said, if you understand why claims might be rejected then you significantly lower the chances of your claim being rejected. What’s …
