Mental Health stories
HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus
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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
Yesterday
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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.
Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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productivity
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job seekers
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mental health
New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.
Australian not-for-profit sector faces tech advancement hurdles
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Australia's Not-for-Profit sector is struggling with technology adoption, facing major challenges in digital capabilities, according to Infoxchange's latest report.
SafeWatch wins four awards for mental wellness innovation
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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privacy
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mental health
SafeWatch, an Australian mental wellness platform, recently clinched four awards, lauded for its innovative community-focused approach to digital mental health.
Exclusive: Innovating mental health care with Innowell’s decision support software
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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software development
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mental health
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university of sydney
Innowell is transforming mental health care with innovative decision support software, significantly reducing wait times and saving lives, led by CEO Syed Ahmed.
AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
As 2025 nears, AI advancements and a focus on employee well-being are set to significantly reshape the customer experience landscape, says Call Design.
UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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iam
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ai
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productivity
A new study reveals 35% of UK workers covertly use AI to enhance their work, with younger staff finding it particularly beneficial for reducing stress.
Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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mental health
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employee retention
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smes
Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.