Mental Health stories - Page 7

The research could pave the way for large-scale efficacy testing, clinical use and cost-effective delivery of intelligent individualised VR technology.

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)’s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

Healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand are leveraging real-time data to make informed decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flexible work is here to stay, but a decline in wellbeing has occurred. Technology can support employee care and engagement in a hybrid world of work.

As time continues, expect to see more engagement with Microsoft Teams and more impactful usage for the application by first-line workers.

New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.

Psychonauts 2 delivers old-school platforming with a polished aesthetic and unique art style. It's a highly enjoyable game.

COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.

Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.

Voice analytics could be the key to supporting employee wellness, according to Lior Doron, Director of HR Solutions at Nemesysco.

29% of NZ organisations saw an increase in overtime in the past year, with 51% of staff not being paid, according to Hays.

94% of Australian employees want to work remotely, according to a report by Employment Hero. The survey also revealed an increase in hybrid working.

Employees dissatisfied with working benefits as minimal salary increases predicted in 2021, says Hays Salary Guide.

Atos launches Engaged Employee Experience to help organizations navigate the challenges of 2021, combining digital tools and consulting capabilities.

Investment in technology is a crucial factor in a company's survival post-COVID, says a report from Accenture.

Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.

Researchers want to understand what encourages and prevents Māori from using an online platform to support mental health and wellbeing.

New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.

Zoom anxiety grips remote workers as video calling takes its toll on mental health, with 73% affected in the past year, according to new research.

Building important work relationships can be awkward in remote work culture. The key to overcoming the challenge is simply taking those initial steps.