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NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
Mental Health

NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain

The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

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New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
Artificial Intelligence

New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Malware

WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health
Cybersecurity

Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support 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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
DevOps

Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

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She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women
Digital Transformation

She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women

She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Nearly half of Australian workers say pay fails to match costs
Human Capital Management

Nearly half of Australian workers say pay fails to match costs

Nearly half of Australian workers feel their wages aren't keeping up with living costs, as job insecurity and burnout rise, ELMO Software reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
UK accountancy inefficiencies costing GBP £5.328 billion
Software-as-a-Service

UK accountancy inefficiencies costing GBP £5.328 billion

New research highlights that inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms are causing a staggering GBP £5.328 billion loss in potential annual revenue, equating to 16% of their earnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
AI technology seen as solution to boost UK productivity
Productivity

AI technology seen as solution to boost UK productivity

A new survey from Celonis reveals that 81% of UK businesses struggle with low employee morale, largely due to stress and burnout affecting productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Education, Learning & Training

Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.

By Rosanna Tucker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Education, Learning & Training

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams
Cybersecurity

Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams

A new report reveals that 69% of Australian IT teams face burnout, with automation seen as a potential remedy by 75% of surveyed professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me
Accenture

IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me

In the tech industry, the celebration of resilience is overshadowing the need for supportive work environments, driving women to leave at alarming rates.

By Kelly Eldridge • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Survey reveals UK firms unprepared for 2025 skill demands
Customer Experience

Survey reveals UK firms unprepared for 2025 skill demands

A new survey reveals only 25% of employees have access to crucial new technology, signalling UK companies' unpreparedness for the challenges of 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Security Information and Event Management

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent

UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months
Human Capital Management

Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months

A survey reveals 45% of Australian workers experience reduced productivity in summer, as many struggle to fully disconnect from work during holidays.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
UK tech workers expect 20% wage rise to stay in roles
Workplace culture

UK tech workers expect 20% wage rise to stay in roles

UK tech professionals are seeking a 20% pay rise to remain in their jobs, with 49% considering leaving for better compensation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024