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Support lacking for at-risk construction workers
Construction

Support lacking for at-risk construction workers

Targeted support remains urgent for younger, female and LGBTQIA+ construction workers despite a rise in reported good mental health to 85%.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Confidence in construction returning faster than other sectors
Small Business

Confidence in construction returning faster than other sectors

Amid softer overall sentiment, 94% of construction and manufacturing SMEs expect the next year to be better, research commissioned by Prospa shows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
How rolling back insulation standards would impact health and the economy
Sustainability

How rolling back insulation standards would impact health and the economy

The move could leave more New Zealanders in cold, damp homes, worsening respiratory illness and raising pressure on the health system.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
How AI is making forklifts safer following terrible incident
Risk & Compliance

How AI is making forklifts safer following terrible incident

WorkSafe has backed a half-million-dollar safety overhaul after a kiwifruit worker lost a leg in a forklift incident.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Gen data reveals 12% of Kiwis are victims of cybercrime
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Gen data reveals 12% of Kiwis are victims of cybercrime

A Gen report has revealed that 12% of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the past year, impacting both finances and mental health.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?
Physical Security

What does the Siouxsie Wiles case mean for health and safety?

Employers may now have to do more to protect staff from online abuse after a court found a university breached health and safety duties.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
EduTech

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation
Health Technologies

SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation

SafeWatch, lauded for its innovative mental health platform, wins the Consensus MedTech Award, transforming global mental wellness with advanced tech and community support.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Customer Experience

Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
EduTech

Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
Ransomware

Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health

New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support
Mental Health

Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support

A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Dementia Training Australia urges firms to create action plans
Health Technologies

Dementia Training Australia urges firms to create action plans

As dementia rates are set to soar in Australia, Dementia Training Australia urges businesses and communities to prioritise comprehensive Dementia Action Plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
Fintech

Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay

Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
Seek

SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024

SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024