Mental Health stories - Page 2

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.

Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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mental health
Commvault has teamed up with Cybermindz.org to tackle mental health issues faced by cybersecurity professionals in Australia and New Zealand, effective from 2025.

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.

Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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productivity
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job seekers
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mental health
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.

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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microsoft
The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

Australian not-for-profit sector faces tech advancement hurdles
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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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.

SafeWatch wins four awards for mental wellness innovation
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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privacy
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mental health
SafeWatch, an Australian mental wellness platform, recently clinched four awards, lauded for its innovative community-focused approach to digital mental health.

Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell’s decision support software
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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software development
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mental health
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university of sydney
Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.

AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
As 2025 nears, AI advancements and a focus on employee well-being are set to significantly reshape the customer experience landscape, says Call Design.

UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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productivity
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.

Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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mental health
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employee retention
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sme
Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.

Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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amadeus
A new Amadeus study reveals 40% of tech professionals expect to change careers thrice, highlighting innovation and training as key retention factors.

OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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cloud services
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.

Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.

Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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productivity
The latest Pulse of Talent report reveals that many Australian firms struggle to achieve desired advancements in workplace culture despite concerted efforts.

Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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mental health
A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.

Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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motorola solutions
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safety
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.

Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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mental health
Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.

Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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nzd
Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.