Burnout stories - Page 3
AI-powered video therapy app launches waitlist for early access
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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healthtech
Therappai launches a waitlist for its AI-powered video therapy app, aiming to offer 24/7 mental health support and crisis alerts from November 2025.
Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workforce technology
Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
Behind the bots: Rebuilding agent trust in the age of AI
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Contact centres in Australia and New Zealand embrace AI for efficiency but face challenges in rebuilding trust and support for human agents amid rising job anxieties.
Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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edutech
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ransomware
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encryption
Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.
37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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smb
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licensing
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opinion
Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hcm
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flexible work
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mental health
Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
How tech can help turn the mental health tide (affordably) for SMBs
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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opinion
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mental health
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gen z
Employment Hero and Clearhead launch a pooled, digital mental health service to help New Zealand SMBs tackle rising burnout affordably and effectively.
NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
Wed, 7th May 2025
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mental health
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entrepreneurship
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startup ecosystem
The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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commvault
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mental health
Commvault has teamed up with Cybermindz.org to tackle mental health issues faced by cybersecurity professionals in Australia and New Zealand, effective from 2025.
Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
Employment Hero & Clearhead partner for NZ small firms
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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gen z
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accessibility
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burnout
Employment Hero has teamed up with Clearhead to deliver affordable mental health support for 10,000 small businesses in New Zealand, addressing rising worker stress.
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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mental health
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gen z
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work-life balance
A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.
Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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uc
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data protection
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phishing
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.
Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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ai security
A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month nears, experts highlight automation's potential to reduce IT burnout, enhance governance, and fortify data management amid rising cyber threats.
GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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uc
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collaboration
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cyber criminal
A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.
Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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study
A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.