Mental Health stories - Page 11
Youthline’s new AI-powered support service is now live
Mon, 27th May 2019
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Youthline launches its new Digital Assistant, Sam, to provide support and information to young people in New Zealand.
Xero champions workplace mental health for SMBs
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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financial systems
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fintech
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accounting systems
Xero launches the Xero Assistance Programme in partnership with Benestar to offer free mental health support to 5000 small business workers in New Zealand.
Biotech an ailing area of NZ economy
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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agritech
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mental health
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biotech
With New Zealand aiming to make tech our number two export by 2025, and primary industry already our number one, we need a clear path forward.
Social media can improve lives after a disaster
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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cloud services
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social media
New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gps
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inmarsat
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mental health
Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.
How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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uc
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martech
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it automation
AI can drive automation, which could be anything from answering common questions to providing automated actions based on a particular request.
Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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hcm
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mental health
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Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.
How big data can solve big societal problems
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealand's youth mental health crisis is exacerbated by a lack of access to services. Data-driven insights could hold the key to solving this problem.
Change Accelerator graduates empower communities
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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vodafone
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mental health
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vodafone change accelerator
The three graduates from Vodafone’s Change Accelerator programme now have prototype solutions that they will use in practice with youth in their communities.
$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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cybersafety
Can you put a dollar figure on the damage cyberbullying causes New Zealanders? One economist says that cost is around $444 million every year.
Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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financial systems
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fintech
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accounting systems
Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.
Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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cleantech
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wfh
Businesses that allow employees to work remotely also reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, happiness and health.
Kiwi charities use technology to change young people’s lives
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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mental health
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vodafone change accelerator
Three charities from Taupō, Kerikeri and Palmerston North are on a mission to use technology in ways that will benefit New Zealand’s young people.
Aged care residents live out their dreams in virtual reality
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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mental health
Age is no excuse for experiencing the rich world of virtual reality, as three dementia patients from Sydney discovered for themselves recently.
What’s holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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surveillance
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biometrics
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ai
Aussie execs predict AI to join workforce soon, boosting revenues; facial recognition tech poses privacy concerns.
Wise Group selects Kordia for 54 site SD-WAN rollout
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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sd-wan
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network infrastructure
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sdn
SD-WAN will increase the overall flexibility, performance and capabilities of Wise Group’s Internet-based applications.
How to switch off when you’re a small business owner
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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smb
Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.
Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards
Mon, 7th May 2018
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awards
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banqer
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auckland university
Māori business talents were honoured in this year's University of Auckland Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards, celebrating innovation and leadership.
Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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mental health
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employment
The UK's IT workforce is being stretched to breaking point with employers placing priority on cybersecurity and tech innovation.
ANZ and DXC Technology form autism research partnership
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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la trobe university
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mental health
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autism
ANZ and DXC Technology join forces with La Trobe University in a pioneering partnership to enhance workplace success for individuals on the autism spectrum.