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Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience
Data Analytics

NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience

NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th 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
Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
Productivity

Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover

New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell's decision support software
Software Development

Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell's decision support software

Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025
Customer Experience

AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025

As 2025 nears, AI advancements and a focus on employee well-being are set to significantly reshape the customer experience landscape, says Call Design.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers
Artificial Intelligence

Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers

A new Amadeus study reveals 40% of tech professionals expect to change careers thrice, highlighting innovation and training as key retention factors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

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Mental Health stories

Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
EduTech

Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Unified Communications

Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery

Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th 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
UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Human Capital Management

UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Generative AI

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare

The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Australian not-for-profit sector faces tech advancement hurdles
Digital Transformation

Australian not-for-profit sector faces tech advancement hurdles

Australia's Not-for-Profit sector is struggling with technology adoption, facing major challenges in digital capabilities, according to Infoxchange's latest report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
SafeWatch wins four awards for mental wellness innovation
Data Privacy

SafeWatch wins four awards for mental wellness innovation

SafeWatch, an Australian mental wellness platform, recently clinched four awards, lauded for its innovative community-focused approach to digital mental health.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work
EduTech

UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work

A new study reveals 35% of UK workers covertly use AI to enhance their work, with younger staff finding it particularly beneficial for reducing stress.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Mental Health

Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs

Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024