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Workers over the age of 50 are being encouraged to end early retirement in the UK- here’s why
In the United Kingdom, workers over the age of 50 are being encouraged to end early retirement and stay in the workforce for longer. This is due to several factors, including changes to the state pension age, the need for skilled workers, and a desire to reduce the financial burden on the public purse. For …
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7 industries that let you WFH forever
Employees are willing to quit their current jobs and start a new role that will let them work remotely. Recently, companies have been more flexible with work-from-home (WFH) arrangements and are making required changes to their policies. According to FlexJobs’ 2022 Career Plus Survey, 65% of employees claimed remote work was their ideal arrangement. That …
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4 things you should know about work and disability in the UK
Did you know that almost half of the working-age population with disabilities in the UK are employed? Studies over the years have shown that diversity is a core component of an optimal workforce. Diversity also brings value to stockholders and employees and gives organisations a competitive edge. According to Pacific Prime’s latest Global Employee Benefits …
Introducing Pacific Prime’s Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022
Looking for the latest employee benefits trends in 2022? Well, you’ve arrived at the right place! For the third year running, our employee benefits experts have put together a compelling report designed to give business leaders, HR professionals and employees, a full picture of the latest employee benefits trends. Much has changed over the years, …
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Why sleep tourism is blooming
When you go on a foreign trip, what are you exactly after? Local attractions? Cuisines? Cultural experiences? One of these days, you may want to add “better sleep” to the list. Make no mistake, currently sleep tourism represents only a small part of the global tourism industry, but it’s on the rise. In this Pacific …
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Announcing the State of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
We at Pacific Prime UK are excited to present our latest findings on the state of health insurance around the globe with our State of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022. As the world tries to return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries are discovering that what was once considered normal has gone for good. …
COVID-19 increases the risk of brain fog and dementia
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to subside the world, a new study finds that the virus is linked to several health conditions. Compared to other respiratory infections, patients who’ve suffered from the novel coronavirus are more likely to be diagnosed with brain fog, dementia, and epilepsy two years later as per a study …
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Your guide to the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
Now that pandemic-related travel restrictions have eased, people across the UK are taking to the skies again this summer. But beyond flight cancellations and travel chaos, which has been reported in a number of airports from Heathrow to Manchester and beyond due to the post-pandemic surge in demand, there’s another potential consideration for British passport …
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Introducing Pacific Prime UK’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
Another year has come and gone and we’re back with our latest edition of the Cost of International Health Insurance Report. It’s always thrilling to announce the release of this annual report, which takes a close look at the ever-evolving world of international health insurance premiums. In the 2021-2022 edition, we look at what’s changed …
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Britain becomes the first country to approve antiviral pill for COVID-19 treatment
The UK is now the first country to approve an antiviral pill that could possibly be “game-changing”. Developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, Molnupiravir is an oral pill that can be taken by those who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have one or more risk factors for developing severe illness. These risk factors include …