In an attempt to curb the further spread of the novel coronavirus, the Hong Kong government has released a new set of social distancing rules. In Hong Kong, schools are already closed, and many people are working from home to minimize the spread. Compared to the global epidemic situation, Hong Kong has recorded a relatively …

In an attempt to curb the further spread of the novel coronavirus, the Hong Kong government has released a new set of social distancing rules. In Hong Kong, schools are already closed, and many people are working from home to minimize the spread. Compared to the global epidemic situation, Hong Kong has recorded a relatively …

With rates of hospitalization and mortality from novel coronavirus disease increasing worldwide, there is an understandable concern for the general public. Already, the coronavirus outbreak is impacting expats in Hong Kong in many ways, and it’s especially troublesome for parents, as the schools are closed during the outbreak, and there is still a lot we …

Expats and their families have been significantly affected due to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The spread of the virus shows no sign of abating as Hong Kong’s healthcare system and government struggle to contain the disease. Many expats are wondering how the coronavirus pandemic will play out in the coming months, as the closure …

In an attempt to curb the further spread of the novel coronavirus, the Hong Kong government has released a new set of social distancing rules. In Hong Kong, schools are already closed, and many people are working from home to minimize the spread. Compared to the global epidemic situation, Hong Kong has recorded a relatively …

Expats and their families have been significantly affected due to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The spread of the virus shows no sign of abating as Hong Kong’s healthcare system and government struggle to contain the disease. Many expats are wondering how the coronavirus pandemic will play out in the coming months, as the closure …

Bonding with a child is important to both you and the baby. From the first moments of life, the newborn needs attention, tenderness, close contact with his parents, especially with his mother. Such closeness builds a bond that makes the baby feel loved, accepted and respected, which in return makes the baby develop the essential …

As we approach the end of the decade, businesses around the world are presented with a timely opportunity to reflect on how they can capitalize on the arriving wave of young employees. To do so, firms will have to start reinventing their office culture to meet the expectations of these young talents, who will soon …

As the global economic instability has many worried that an economic recession is around the corner, financial stress is fast becoming the most significant stress factor for employees. Financial stress takes a toll on your employee’s physical and mental health, which can damage your business’s productivity, turnover rate, and insurance costs.   This is where financial …

Pacific Prime Hong Kong is delighted to announce the launch of its latest infographic on international and private school insurance, a welcome addition to its collection of useful guides and reports. While our recently released school insurance guide provides comprehensive and in-depth information on the subject, this infographic presents the material via easy-to-digest and enticing …

With rates of hospitalization and mortality from novel coronavirus disease increasing worldwide, there is an understandable concern for the general public. Already, the coronavirus outbreak is impacting expats in Hong Kong in many ways, and it’s especially troublesome for parents, as the schools are closed during the outbreak, and there is still a lot we …

Bonding with a child is important to both you and the baby. From the first moments of life, the newborn needs attention, tenderness, close contact with his parents, especially with his mother. Such closeness builds a bond that makes the baby feel loved, accepted and respected, which in return makes the baby develop the essential …

While for many kids the idea of not going to school sounds great, however, it may be a nightmare if you’re struggling to get to work, or work from home and supervise at the same time. With Hong Kong’s government announcing the closure of schools at least until the 2nd of March amid the coronavirus …

As the second wave of imported coronavirus cases began to emerge, health experts in Hong Kong are advocating ‘social distancing’ to slow the spread. At the time of writing this article, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that non-residents will be denied entry into Hong Kong for 14 days, bars will be banned from serving …

The streets and public spaces are ominously sparse and silent. Pedestrians are on high alert, and cautiously shifting their footsteps to avoid coming into close proximity with other human beings. Surgical masks – and sometimes even respirators – adorn the faces of pedestrians, restaurant-goers, drivers, shop assistants, and just about anyone else who bravely ventures …

According to our previous article on the subject of a mysterious SARS-like outbreak in Wuhan at the beginning of 2020, we looked back at the epidemic that took Hong Kong by storm in 2002 and reviewed the best ways to protect against SARS-like infection. In today’s article by Pacific Prime Hong Kong, we will catch …

Unmotivated employees, a tense workplace environment, and performance that just doesn’t cut it are all familiar to any manager. One way to fix this is by adopting mindfulness at work, which can help improve employee productivity, motivation, and overall wellbeing. In this Pacific Prime Hong Kong article, we explore the advantages of mindfulness at work. …

For an employer to attract the highest quality candidate from abroad, many factors have to be considered to ensure the overseas move is a success. Before potential candidates decide to accept an expatriate assignment there are a few main factors that go into making their decision: is this a good move for my career? Does …

There is a whole spectrum of benefits concerning health tracking devices in the workplace that extend beyond the employees themselves. The employer and even the insurance company can see measurable advantages of a well-designed workplace wellness program that includes health tracking devices. The workplace wellness trend is here, and with the advancement in wearable technology, …