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Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.
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All work, no play: 2degrees survey finds Kiwi SMBs won't take a break
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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‘No holidays please, we’re SMBs’. That’s the sentiment coming from almost 1000 Kiwi small businesses, according to a study by 2degrees.
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Spirit Telecom adds esteemed exec Greg Ridder to board
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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Spirit Telecom has appointed Greg Ridder, renowned for his eCommerce expertise and roles with ASX-listed firms, to its board, furthering its digital ambitions.
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Kiwi bosses set to take the plunge for charity
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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Fuji Xerox NZ MD, Peter Thomas, will take the plunge off Auckland's Sky Tower as part of the Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop Your Boss campaign.
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ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online campaign, which is designed to improve education around child safety online for both parents and their children.
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Virtual assistants could soon help those with mental illness
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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 Computer scientists have created a new way of using virtual assistants that could potentially help those with mental illnesses.
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Sumitomo Chemical chooses Workday to bring HR vision to life
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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With Workday HCM, Sumitomo Chemical will unify a wide range of the company’s HR functions in one single system.
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Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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New Zealand's city congestion strains employees' personal lives and mental health, says OneHQ CEO, urging companies to adopt flexible work practices.
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What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.
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NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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NZ's The Cookie Project unveils QR code packaging to combat disability stigma by connecting consumers with bakers. Launching in select Auckland stores.
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Nuance releases med-tech speech recognition in Aus
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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Nuance is launching its speech recognition platform Dragon Medical One in Australia, saving clinicians time on updating records and documentation.
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'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a ‘wealth economy’ focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
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Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
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'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.
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Cisco NZ celebrates two internal promotions
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Cisco is welcoming Leanne Buer as its new Zealand country manager, as former country manager Dave Wilson heads to the US for his new role at Cisco HQ.
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Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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The Government’s proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.
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Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Nominations are open for the 2019 GirlBoss Awards, celebrating young Kiwi women shaping the future of New Zealand.
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'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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Despite numerous health warnings on the negative effects of prolonged sitting, people continue to sit too much.
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Kiwis love the humble podcast, survey finds
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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It’s official – New Zealanders love listening to podcasts – and those under 45 years of age seem to love them the most.
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Why one in three CEOs would fire the person responsible for a breach - Nominet
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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One in three CEOs would fire staff responsible for a data breach, finds Nominet's report on the cyber challenges and leadership gaps facing large enterprises.