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Stress and anxiety are taking a heavy toll as the survey found 10% of frontline staff faced physical violence, including weapon threats.
New Zealand beverage makers post strong revenue growth
Strong demand has left New Zealand beverage makers with shrinking stock, raising the risk of shortages despite a 54% jump in revenue.
New Zealand health manufacturing revenue rises 55%
Yet a steep drop in purchase orders suggests New Zealand health manufacturers are still cautious about inventory despite stronger sales and margins.
Zebra RFID lifts Spex warehouse picking efficiency 50%
Paper-based dispatch at the New Zealand manufacturer has been replaced with RFID tracking, cutting some picking tasks from 15 minutes to five.
realestate.co.nz tops workplace ranking again in NZ
Staff sentiment rose to 95% at the property website as it balanced rapid growth with extra leave, health cover and training support.
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The live test could help multinationals move dollar liquidity between banks more quickly, while keeping existing treasury processes unchanged.
Taboola launches Realise ID to boost ad conversions
Performance marketers could see stronger returns as the new tool claims up to a 2.4x lift in conversion efficiency across devices and channels.
Fever raises USD $250 million for global expansion
The cash will fund Fever's push into more countries and entertainment categories after revenue more than tripled in three years.
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The restructure aims to cut handoffs between sales, support and implementation as software buyers demand clearer ownership after purchase.
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Existing customers get the AI tool at no extra cost for now, as Avalara targets gaps in tax workflows and audit readiness.
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