Mental Health stories - Page 2

Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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it training
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iwd
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mental health
As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.

New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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uc
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it training
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cx
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.

IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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iwd
As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.

IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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sports
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leadership
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iwd
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.

IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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insurance
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leadership
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iwd
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.

Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online gambling
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.

Opera launches mindfulness-focused browser Opera Air
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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opera
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mental health
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web browsing
Opera has launched Opera Air, a mindfulness-focused web browser that integrates breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation tools for enhanced clarity.

UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
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.

HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
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.

AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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telehealth
By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.

Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
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.

Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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online safety
Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.

Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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job seekers
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mental health
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work-life balance
The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.

Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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edutech
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social media
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cyberbullying
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.

Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
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insurance
Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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siem
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cybersecurity
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cisco
UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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hcm
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productivity
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mental health
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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cybersecurity
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commvault
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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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hcm
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productivity
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mental health
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.