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Women redefining data leadership through 'Give to Gain'

Women leaders at Flock in Auckland are redefining New Zealand's data sector through mentoring, flexible careers and 'Give to Gain' leadership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026

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Human Capital Management

Deel urges Australian bosses to rethink remote work

Deel urges Australian employers to focus on management, trust and clear goals as cost-of-living pressures revive the home-working debate.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

UK workplace happiness beats US & Germany, study finds

UK workers score higher on happiness and productivity than US and Germany, as global study says team enjoyment beats workload in driving output.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybermindz warns mental health absences hit cyber staff

Cybermindz warns mental health-related absence could already be costing the UK, US and Australia's cyber sector more than 250,000 work days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Human Capital Management

ECI Software certified as great place to work in eight countries

ECI Software wins 2026 Great Place to Work certification across eight countries, as 82% of staff rate it a great workplace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

AI speeds up workdays but doesn't lighten workloads

AI is speeding up shorter workdays but piling on more tasks, with rising collaboration, multitasking and weekend work, a study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

DevOps

WaveMaker women urge shared support to 'Give to Gain'

WaveMaker women leaders call for shared support at home and work, saying inclusive cultures help teams 'Give to Gain' and drive innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026

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Data Protection

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%

Heidi says its AI scribe has cut NHS paperwork by 86% on average, freeing more than four million hours of clinical time across UK pilots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff

Randstad Australia survey finds 52% of construction and engineering staff stay for flexibility, with pay trailing as a retention driver.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

EduTech

Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent

Canadian firms are finding that pay is no longer enough, as hybrid working and AI skills reshape how employers recruit and promote tech staff.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit

HPE South Pacific appoints Anthony Sanelli interim Sales Director and General Manager as Patrick Matthews departs after nearly 15 years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

DevOps

Ireland data & AI workers resist job moves, survey finds

Ireland's data and AI hiring market tightens as most professionals stay put, with firms planning bigger teams and stronger pay and development offers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Women could return to UK tech under better conditions

Akamai survey says 39% of women who left UK technology would return if employers offered better pay, flexibility and progression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia

Allianz research finds most Australian workers see little help with burnout, as psychological compensation claims climb and staff call for practical changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026