Tag Archive For "group health insurance"
6 ways to improve your intern program
For many companies, the arrival of summer means fresh university graduates and students entering the workforce as interns. But why do companies invest in temporary interns or students who have yet to graduate? The focus lies in the future of the company and what the talent needs will be in the next few years. With …
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, …
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 …
Carl Jung’s archetypes and how they show up in the workplace
How much time do you spend at work? On average, most workers spend 2,080 hours at work per year, and 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Consider the number of interactions you’ll have with your employers, coworkers, clients, and partners over the timespan. When work makes up for one-third of your life, it’s easy …
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 …
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 …
How to identify anxiety and depression when working from home
As we live through the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are experiencing heightened levels of stress and mental health issues. Lockdowns, isolation, and travel restrictions are some of the many reasons why the novel coronavirus pandemic is proving to be a lot to deal with. On top of these limitations, all you have to …
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 …
Pacific Prime launches new video on how to reduce health insurance premiums
Health insurance premiums for individuals and groups have spiked continuously over the past decades. Yet, the ongoing pandemic as well as the ever-increasing healthcare costs have taught us the importance of securing a robust health insurance plan. In this Pacific Prime article, our specialists will walk you through seven practical tips on lowering health insurance …
