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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 …
How to develop and train soft skills in the workplace
Hiring an employee? You’ll probably be scanning their CVs and comparing them with your job description, which may include a combination of technical skills and soft skills. Let’s say you’re hiring a web developer. Technical skills would be skills like HTML, CSS, Java, Python, and other coding languages or computer software. On the other hand, …
COVID-19 entry requirements around the world
What will travel be like in the post-COVID-19 world? And more crucially, when will travel resume? Like many others, we pondered on these questions almost a year ago – just months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic. Regrettably, here we are talking about travel restrictions again. Despite COVID-19 vaccine rollouts around the …
3 creative ways to show employee appreciation
Picture this: Your star employee hands in their 30-day notice. In a bid to keep them from leaving, you offer to increase their salary, through in some extra perks, or even make any necessary accommodations. But alas, it’s too late. Your star employee already has plans to go work for a rival company. Don’t wait …
The complete guide to universal healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how people view healthcare, and prompted expats to evaluate the healthcare system in their country of residence. Does the country offer universal healthcare? And more importantly, is the healthcare system robust and efficient? These are just some of the questions that expats are considering when deciding which county to move …
How to channel your workplace anxiety productively
Do you sometimes feel uneasy and restless at work? The first thing to remind yourself is that you’re not alone. Regardless of the industry, company, or role you’re in, feelings of workplace anxiety (sometimes called productivity anxiety) can affect anyone. Yes, this includes your star colleagues who always bring their ‘A’ game to work. But …
Gen Z in the workforce: How to attract and retain the newest generation
Is your organization Gen Z ready? With the newest generation (also known as iGen or Zoomers) gradually trickling into the workforce, there are plenty of changes organizations need to make. After all, this was the generation that was born into a world of peak technological innovation, and have different expectations from their older counterparts. While …
Humor in the workplace: Why and how should you do it
Humor in the workplace is no joke – it helps foster a casual and fun office environment, as well as relaxed and happy employees, all of which lead to better performance, productivity, and profits for the organization. On that note, let’s unpack this concept a bit further in today’s Pacific Prime article, as we explore …
4 benefits of “fake commuting” whilst remote working
From the frustration of riding a crowded subway or getting stuck in traffic, to wasting precious time and money every day, there are many nuisances of commuting. It’s no wonder that remote working is such a popular employee benefit, and many employees welcomed this at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That being said, remote …
Top 3 employee benefits priorities in 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been disastrous for businesses, and uncertainty remains as to when things will go back to normalcy. As employers and employees face turbulent times ahead, it begs to question: what is the role of employee benefits plans in 2021? On the one hand, employers may want to adjust their …
