Category Archive For "Employee Benefits"
What is an employee assistance program? A guide to EAPs
While companies may blame the COVID-19 pandemic for their workforces’ unhappiness, research shows that over half of the workforce (55%) were lacking motivation before it started. Even though employees aren’t sick, they’re not feeling their best either. Unmotivated and tired employees are less effective and more likely to make mistakes, thereby impacting business success. Employers …
How to facilitate lifelong learning among employees
Have you ever considered the importance of lifelong learning to your workforces’ lives? From day one, employees are expected to perform their roles. Most jobs change over time, whether that’s months or years. If the position does stay the same, employees still aren’t going to be satisfied with doing the same thing day in and …
How employee benefits may change in a hybrid workplace
Working from home? Working at the office? Clearly, both have their pros and cons. This is why hybrid working or a mix of both has risen in popularity both in the UAE and around the world. As business leaders and HRs get their heads around this new trend, there will be a number of existing …
5 employee motivation ideas to retain and attract talent in 2021
Are you struggling to retain and attract talent in 2021? Want to know how to increase productivity across the workforce? Check out our tips and ideas in this Pacific Prime Dubai article, and learn how to keep your employees motivated and happy in 2021. Here’s what we’ll cover: What are the benefits of a motivated …
3 tips for clear employee benefits communication
Are you struggling to communicate your employee benefits to the workforce? If so, you’ll be surprised to learn that it could be the communication strategy you are using (or not using) to reach out to your employees. Knowing your position, it’s probably wise to stop and consider what it is you can do to improve …
Your ultimate guide to lowering employee turnover with health and wellness benefits
“Employee turnover” – if only it was like a pastry dough with a sweet and tasty, savory filling. Instead, it’s a term that every business leader and human resource (HR) professional will try to contain, if not, reduce as much as possible. In reality, employees leave their jobs for various reasons. Here are some of …
Unlimited vacation policy: What is it and is it suitable for your company?
Unlimited paid time off sounds like a dream come true, and for some employees, it is. More and more companies are beginning to see the benefit of implementing an unlimited vacation policy. Ultimately, employees who get enough rest and feel like their employer trusts and respects them perform better. Have you been wondering why tech …
Is your company prepared for the future mobile employee?
Did you know that many employees are thinking ahead and reviewing the future of workforce mobility? According to the global Graebel and Wakefield Research survey, employees that were surveyed are: Willing to take up work relocation assignments, as well as work from home (WFH), and Making sure their family’s needs are met when relocating for …
6 tips for future-proofing your employee benefits scheme
Many businesses have a difficult time predicting whether the benefits they’re offering will be valuable in the future. The reality is that there are always going to be risk factors outside of your control, such as the economic environment. That means benefits that seem like a good fit at the time could be ill-fitting for …
Is hybrid working the future of the workplace?
The message is loud and clear from the UAE: employees want hybrid working arrangements to continue post-COVID-19. Research from the country shows that 80% of employees want to be able to choose whether to work remotely or from the office, whilst 97% of business leaders believe organizations will adapt to meet employees’ requests. As such, …
