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IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares how her journey in sports instilled resilience and leadership skills that empowered her in a male-dominated industry.
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Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A study of over 1,400 adults reveals a concerning link between loot box purchasing in video games and gambling behaviours, mental health issues, and addictive tendencies.
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HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.
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AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.
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Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.
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Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.
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Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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mental health
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.
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Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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Commvault has teamed up with Cybermindz.org to tackle mental health issues faced by cybersecurity professionals in Australia and New Zealand, effective from 2025.
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Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
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Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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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.
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NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.
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AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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As 2025 nears, AI advancements and a focus on employee well-being are set to significantly reshape the customer experience landscape, says Call Design.
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Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A new Amadeus study reveals 40% of tech professionals expect to change careers thrice, highlighting innovation and training as key retention factors.
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Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
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Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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motorola solutions
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.
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Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.
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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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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.
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Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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mental health
On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.
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SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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mental health
SafeWatch, lauded for its innovative mental health platform, wins the Consensus MedTech Award, transforming global mental wellness with advanced tech and community support.
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Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.