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NZ sees universal wage growth, highest paying regions revealed
Jobs

NZ sees universal wage growth, highest paying regions revealed

Wages are largely up this year, so money may not be the factor it once was in influencing employees willingness to resign.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
eCommerce

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021

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Mental Health stories

Nine in 10 employees frustrated by workplace technology
Cloud Services

Nine in 10 employees frustrated by workplace technology

Businesses face a potential workplace crisis due to inadequate technology, damaging employee productivity, mental health and the ability to retain talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks

Secureworks leaders discuss evolving cyber threats and the need to address cybersecurity negligence in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Hootsuite 2021 Impact Report shows workforce more diverse
Unified Communications

Hootsuite 2021 Impact Report shows workforce more diverse

Hootsuite's 2021 Impact Report reveals its efforts in social impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Trust over data privacy hits rock bottom in APAC - survey
Breach Prevention

Trust over data privacy hits rock bottom in APAC - survey

Imperva finds half of APAC respondents would stop using a company's services following a serious data breach - the highest number globally.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2022
Trends for the modern workplace in 2022 and beyond
Data Analytics

Trends for the modern workplace in 2022 and beyond

As hybrid work becomes the norm attention is turning to how to maintain productivity and culture with a geographically dispersed workforce.

By Brett Murray • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Workday helps Chorus connect well-being to business performance
Unified Communications

Workday helps Chorus connect well-being to business performance

Chorus, a New Zealand telecommunications infrastructure business, has implemented technology that links well-being with business performance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Ivanti study reveals employee sentiments about future of work
EduTech

Ivanti study reveals employee sentiments about future of work

Focusing on technologies that improve employee and IT experiences is critical for 'future of work' success and retaining talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Leading during uncertain times - the rising importance of empathy
Data Analytics

IWD 2022: Leading during uncertain times - the rising importance of empathy

We're currently witnessing one of the greatest shifts in workplace culture in history with 'control and command' leadership fading out.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Why HR is becoming increasingly more strategic for business
Human Capital Management

Why HR is becoming increasingly more strategic for business

Data-driven decision-making, employee experiences and the rise of HXM. The function of HR is becoming far more strategic to businesses.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Digital transformation, privacy and the 'darkside' of the Metaverse
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation, privacy and the 'darkside' of the Metaverse

The metaverse is coming, but are we ready? Cambridge Analytica whistleblower, Chris Wylie, warns of the potential risks and consequences.

By Billy Loizou • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?
Data Privacy

Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?

A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill
Human Capital Management

COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill

People turn to robots for career support after feeling lonely and disconnected during the pandemic, says Oracle study.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Virtual reality could help treat anxiety - research
EduTech

Virtual reality could help treat anxiety - research

The research could pave the way for large-scale efficacy testing, clinical use and cost-effective delivery of intelligent individualised VR technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Aussies want more digital, artificial intelligence govt services
Artificial Intelligence

Aussies want more digital, artificial intelligence govt services

Australians want more digital government services and a majority are comfortable with Artificial Intelligence-generated services that personalise assistance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
RingCentral survey reveals how Aussie workers feel about hybrid and remote working
Hybrid & Remote Work

RingCentral survey reveals how Aussie workers feel about hybrid and remote working

Australian workers anxious about returning to the office, while business leaders support hybrid and remote working, says a study by RingCentral.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021