PACIV offered all associates Microsoft Licenses that provide various apps that work as support systems for all projects assigned. These different type of business licenses, can support associates with work management and administration, such as Teams Meeting and chatting, complete email management, PowerPoint Presentations, Word Documents, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive storage cloud, calendar scheduling access, and many other options; all vary depending on the license. Microsoft offers Licenses for personal (home) use or business use. The company even helps choose the right plan by completing a quick questionnaire.  Explore more in this link: https://bit.ly/3kvrAnT  Also, Microsoft includes many apps with each license and provides quick guides to better train users...

PACIV USA’s well-being program held its first Health & Wellness Luncheon Webinar to kickstart on the new year. During this session, the Registered Dietitian Sabrina Goshen, dug into nutrition for weight loss! She discussed and explained all the myths and sustainable healthy ways to lose weight. As an initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle, this webinar helped us all better understand the importance of the calories we consume and how can they contribute to weight gain or loss. Goshen mentioned all recognized diets; KETO, PALEO, 10-Day DETOX, Vegetarian, Plant-Based, and some others, however, she emphasized how these different diets are good, but maintaining our body with the correct number of calories is a better way to get to our desired weight. As she mentioned, “restrictions...

All three PACIV offices, Puerto Rico, United States, and Ireland, gathered virtually to meet and discuss achievements and progress in the year 2020, and discuss new plans and strategies for this new year 2021.  Among the topics discussed were 2021 Forecasts, Insights, and Objectives. In addition to awards given for perfect attendance and years served, we also introduced more than 10 new associates to the PACIV Family.   PACIV Puerto Rico introduced Karines Nuñez, Juan Alicea, and Bryan Santiago; the USA welcomed Padraig O’ Connor’, Ivette Van Dyke, Prestor Saillant, Jonathon Bruer, Aaron Muller, Lina Zapata, Carlisse Abreu, and Brett Ronczka. Lastly, Ireland introduced Vraj Patel and Theo Baker. PACIV also congratulated Eric Broyer, Theresa Saxhaug, Margaret Olivares...

PACIV USA’s new well-being system shares important information related to healthy habits and wellness practices. Read more about, Starting Your Year Off Right, Combating Stress Eating, National Blood Donor Month, Combating Eye Strain from Remote Work, and more. Healthy living is important for all, and these articles provide the information we need to know to maintain ourselves well and safe. Access articles here: https://bit.ly/3bZBeNe

Know about the latest news Prevention Protocols, Vaccination, Data Tracker, and more.  This section will provide brief information about the COVID-19 virus and its progress regarding contagion, safety procedures, new advances, and all-important information that can be beneficial for all our associates.  Even though prevention protocols are the same around the world, governments are taking different actions towards the management of their communities. Depending on your location, LEARN MORE by clicking on the links provided to access the latest news about COVID-19 in your area: Ireland: https://bit.ly/3pfdbNW  Puerto Rico: https://bit.ly/3ptBpV3  USA: https://bit.ly/3cabNbC 

PACIV-USA shared important information related to healthy habits and wellness practices. This time, with topics such as How to Prepare for Flu Season, Differences among COVID-19, Flue and a Cold, Hypertension, etc. Healthy living is important for all, and these articles provide the information we need to know to maintain ourselves well and safe. Access articles here: https://bit.ly/3mnZ4EF

PACIV PR Associates celebrated a Thanksgiving lunch different this year.  Because this Pandemic has created a New Era for all of us, Juliza Rios, Office Administrator, and Stephanie Lugo, Human Resources Lead, held a social distancing Thanksgiving lunch. Even though all had a chair in between them, to secure the right distance among each other, associates enjoyed some time together with a great traditional Puerto Rican meal, funny stories, laughs, fun, and most importantly, dessert. PACIV understands how difficult this Holiday Season has been, however, we want to make every moment memorable and as joyful as we can. Health comes first, but happiness should always be there. Happy Holidays!

Can you have a regulatory strategy in place to accelerate drug development — without getting slowed down by compliance considerations?… The article titled, “Balancing Speed and Safety”, presents a strategy focused on what is happening today and what is needed. Because COVID-19 has caused the pharma industry, may find themselves improving their response time in the face of unexpected health crises. Click the link to read the article: https://www.pharmamanufacturing.com/articles/2020/engineering-angles-balancing-speed-and-safety/

Even though we are going through rough times, Love always wins. An associate from PACIV Ireland celebrates Love and Eternal Union in marriage.  Associate Siddhesh Hangekar, tied the knot with his best friend and now wife. At first, it was difficult considering the social distancing and different safety protocols, however, they finally celebrated their love as it should. Siddhesh shared with us the lovely story: “I could actually write an essay on this topic because we are childhood friends and we’ve known each other since a long time. But still I will try to tell you in short, so first it was an Indian ceremony conducted as per Covid 19 restrictions & guidelines given by government. Our story started when I moved in the same building where she was living. We were in school...

PACIV acknowledges manufacturers creating job opportunities through entrepreneurship and motivating the young to pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering. The Manufacturing Industry is a constant opportunity creator that brings innovation along with advanced technology. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are continuously changing and improving. ; all functioning because of the knowledge behind it that employees provide. This October, Manufacturing Month, is directed to the young, referring to them as the future. These new manufacturers will be the ones responsible for the development of new ideas and modifying the current systems. It is a month dedicated to motivation and entrepreneurship, where Manufacturing processes who share the same challenges, open their doors...

PACIV-USA new informative system shared important information related to healthy habits and wellness practices. With topics like The importance of a Safe Hand-Sanitizer, Possibilities of a Twindemic, COVID-19 Scams, National Health Observances, etc. Furthermore, in this month’s newsletter, Combating Pandemic Fatigue is presented as an ‘unintentional phenomenon’, Benefits of Buying Seasonal Produce as best quality products, and Staying Physically Active is a must! Read more about these articles here: https://bit.ly/3eRho5X

PACIV PR celebrated a Halloween gathering with funny and original costumes, and definitely with our masks on. On October 30th, PACIV Puerto Rico had some fun having a small gathering at their office where everyone had to dress in costumes, and most importantly, be original with their ideas. Juliza Rios, Office Administrator, and Rosa Padilla, Accounting Lead, were dressed as kittens, with a mask that had drawn little kitty nose and hairs and even ears. Also, Shaimely Concepcion, Corporate Communication Representative, and Juan Alicea, Automation Engineer, took us back in time with outfits from the ’20s and ’70s. Everyone else had their “Boo” on with a mix and match of characters and themes for the celebration. They all shared some appetizers and lunch together, also took some pictures...