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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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Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
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Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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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.
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Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
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UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
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Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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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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UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.
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Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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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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AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.
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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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Australian not-for-profit sector faces tech advancement hurdles
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Australia's Not-for-Profit sector is struggling with technology adoption, facing major challenges in digital capabilities, according to Infoxchange's latest report.
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SafeWatch wins four awards for mental wellness innovation
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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SafeWatch, an Australian mental wellness platform, recently clinched four awards, lauded for its innovative community-focused approach to digital mental health.
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Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell’s decision support software
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.
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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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UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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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.
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Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.
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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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OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.