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Biotech an ailing area of NZ economy
Agricultural Technology

Biotech an ailing area of NZ economy

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.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Four-day working week a winner
Human Capital Management

Four-day working week a winner

Staff at Perpetual Guardian report higher productivity and wellbeing after a trial showed the shorter week could work at full pay.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Six symptoms of toxic work behaviour
Human Capital Management

Six symptoms of toxic work behaviour

Narcissistic colleagues can erode morale and reputation, so spotting six warning signs early may help staff protect themselves at work.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
International business travellers more likely to engage in risky behaviour
Human Capital Management

International business travellers more likely to engage in risky behaviour

Frequent business travellers face higher stress and burnout away from home, with more than a third reporting riskier behaviour on trips.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018
Workplace bullying and harassment a perennial problem
Human Capital Management

Workplace bullying and harassment a perennial problem

One in three workers may face bullying or harassment each year, prompting WorkSafe to warn firms that the risk can escalate if ignored.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
Change Accelerator graduates empower communities
Vodafone

Change Accelerator graduates empower communities

The three graduates from Vodafone's Change Accelerator programme now have prototype solutions that they will use in practice with youth in their communities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ
Cyberbullying

$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ

Can you put a dollar figure on the damage cyberbullying causes New Zealanders? One economist says that cost is around $444 million every year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Why do so many construction workers commit suicide?
Mental Health

Why do so many construction workers commit suicide?

Industry groups will examine 339 deaths over a decade as New Zealand’s construction sector faces the country’s highest suicide rate.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Mental health cause for construction industry concern
Productivity

Mental health cause for construction industry concern

Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018
Kiwi charities use technology to change young people's lives
Mental Health

Kiwi charities use technology to change young people's lives

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Let nature into your workplace
Productivity

Let nature into your workplace

Workplaces that support mental health can lift engagement, cut absenteeism and improve productivity, according to the Mental Health Foundation.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Brake publishes vital guidance on monitoring driver mental attitudes
Human Capital Management

Brake publishes vital guidance on monitoring driver mental attitudes

Fleet managers are being urged to spot mental health risks earlier, as new guidance links driver attitudes with road safety and welfare.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Global Positioning System

The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia

Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing
Unified Communications

How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing

AI can drive automation, which could be anything from answering common questions to providing automated actions based on a particular request.

By Dion Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace
Human Capital Management

Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace

Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
How big data can solve big societal problems
Data Analytics

How big data can solve big societal problems

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.

By Chris Atkins • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace
Fintech

Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace

Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?

Businesses that allow employees to work remotely also reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, happiness and health.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018