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Coto appoints Anurag as co-founder for global expansion
3 days ago
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Coto has appointed Shefali Anurag as co-founder, expanding her role from Vice President of Marketing to enhance the platform's global wellness offerings.
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Phonak's new hearing aid with AI chip boosts speech clarity
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This World Hearing Awareness Month, Phonak aims to shift perceptions of hearing loss in Australia, promoting early assessments and its innovative AI-powered hearing aids.
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AI's future in healthcare: Sapio Sciences CEO predicts key advancements in diagnostics, mental health, and physician support
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Being written now.
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Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies
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Queer Town in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.
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Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.
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New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
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A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.
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IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.
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IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership
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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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IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives
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On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.
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Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues
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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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Opera launches mindfulness-focused browser Opera Air
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Opera has launched Opera Air, a mindfulness-focused web browser that integrates breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation tools for enhanced clarity.
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UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats
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A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.
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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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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.