Work-life balance stories

Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds
Today
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digital transformation
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productivity
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recruitment
New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.

Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April
Today
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.

Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health
3 days ago
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hcm
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mental health
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work-life balance
Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.

UK accountancy inefficiencies costing GBP £5.328 billion
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
New research highlights that inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms are causing a staggering GBP £5.328 billion loss in potential annual revenue, equating to 16% of their earnings.

Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving
Last week
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migration
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research
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employment
Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.

LinkedIn unveils top Australian companies for 2025 careers
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amazon
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oracle
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linkedin
LinkedIn's 2025 Top Companies list ranks ServiceNow as Australia's best workplace for career advancement, followed by Atlassian, Commonwealth Bank, Amazon, and Oracle.

AI investment rises, spurring upskilling concerns in Australia
This month
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ai
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productivity
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leadership
As businesses ramp up their AI investments, a new report reveals 27% of HR professionals now see workforce upskilling as their top challenge for 2025.

Flexible meals report highlights productivity boost in Singapore
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productivity
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office
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work-life balance
A new report by Deliveroo for Work reveals that flexible meal options can enhance productivity as Singapore's businesses embrace flexible work arrangements.

Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
Last month
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productivity
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flexible work
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talent attraction
A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.

ECI Software lauded as a Great Place to Work in 2025
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hcm
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work-life balance
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workplace culture
ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.

ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs
Last month
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financial systems
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isaca
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work-life balance
A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.

WORK180 reveals top workplaces for women in Australia 2025
Last month
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transparency
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iwd
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work-life balance
WORK180 has unveiled its annual Top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia, with hipages leading the pack for its dedication to gender equity and employee well-being.

AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations
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ai
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collaboration
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productivity
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.

Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap
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edutech
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it training
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ai
A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.

Family, flexibility and the future of IT
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virtualisation
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iwd
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parental leave
As my daughter nears her eighth birthday, I reflect on the evolving IT landscape, where flexible working and shared parental roles are reshaping opportunities for women.

Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women
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ecommerce
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leadership
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iwd
In tech, the conversation about women has shifted from entry to retention and influence, as traditional structures hinder their leadership advancement.

IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all
Last month
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cybersecurity
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iwd
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gender diversity
As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.

Cloudera named among Ireland's best workplaces for women
Last month
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cloudera
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iwd
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public relations
Cloudera has been honoured as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women 2025, celebrating their ongoing commitment to supporting female employees.

Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Last month
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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.

IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers
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iwd
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work-life balance
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gender equality
As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, 2025, the theme Accelerate Action calls for continuous efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in tech careers.