Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious bacterial disease that typically affects the lungs, as well as other parts of the body. It spreads through the air when a person who’s infected sneezes or coughs. Even though TB isn’t common in many parts of the world, it’s still a significant public health issue in certain regions,…
Accessing remote regions around the world is getting easier and easier, and our travels reflect that. With more international destinations opening their borders to global travelers, it’s essential to know the common diseases that you could be exposed to. It always pays to be prepared for the worst, regardless of whether you’re traveling for business…
Meningococcal Disease is a rare, but potentially fatal, disease. If you plan to travel to Africa, you will be entering the regions of the world where this disease is most often transmitted. For short-trip travelers or long-trip travelers, such as expatriates or digital nomads, this guide is for you. The African meningitis belt is the…
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With travel rebounding post-pandemic and expats and digital nomads on the move once again, it only begs the age-old question: What are the best places to live abroad? While there’s no objective answer, as it’ll depend on individual preferences and affinity with the local culture, you can find global expat indexes that attempt to rank…
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 struggle for many business owners and HR teams is in motivating these employees. Enter, non-monetary benefits. In some cases,…
If you’re thinking about living in Europe, luck is on your side. From Italy and Portugal to Malta and Poland, there are many places worth calling home on the continent. Even so, it can be daunting to narrow down your options since each location has its unique culture and lifestyle. Do you prefer the hustle…
We’re excited to announce the release of our Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022! Back for its third edition, the annual report was first launched in 2020 to help give employers, HR professionals, and employees a well-rounded look at the global employee benefits sector. As the ripple effects of COVID-19 continue in our post-pandemic world,…
“The Great Resignation” saw many employees voluntarily resign from their jobs en masse. Now, employees are starting to worry about getting laid off as more companies are either already reducing headcount or considering it. Since August 2022, over 39,000 employees have been laid off from US tech companies, including Netflix, Shopify, and Peloton. Regardless of…
It’s looking like healthcare costs will skyrocket in the employer market in 2023. But what exactly does this mean for you as an employer? To put it simply, premiums could increase much more than usual. Consequently, employers will have to decide whether they’ll spend even more on their employees’ healthcare. But with the ongoing ‘Great…
As a leading insurance broker and employee benefits specialist, it’s important for us at Pacific Prime to stay on top of the latest trends and continuously search for and create information that makes the world of health insurance that much easier to navigate and understand. Consequently, it’s always exciting to announce the release of our…
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