Mental Health stories
AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025
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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
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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
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mental health
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employee retention
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Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.
Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers
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amadeus
A new Amadeus study reveals 40% of tech professionals expect to change careers thrice, highlighting innovation and training as key retention factors.
OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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cloud services
The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.
Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment
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productivity
The latest Pulse of Talent report reveals that many Australian firms struggle to achieve desired advancements in workplace culture despite concerted efforts.
Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis
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cybersecurity
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mental health
A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.
Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
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motorola solutions
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safety
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.
Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia
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mental health
Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.
Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
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Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.
8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs
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cx
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martech
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ai agents
A White Paper by 8Squad proposes tech solutions to tackle service backlogs in government, enhancing efficiency for vulnerable Australians.
Innowell appoints Dr Melanie Turner as Chief Clinical Officer
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autism
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university of adelaide
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mental health
Innowell has appointed Dr. Melanie Turner as its new Chief Clinical Officer, bringing extensive expertise in child-adolescent psychiatry and healthcare.
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
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mental health
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work-life balance
A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.
Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct
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human rights
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mental health
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workplace culture
Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.
Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals
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dei
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cleantech
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Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.
Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call
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data privacy
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privacy
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information protection
Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
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ransomware
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phishing
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physical security
New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.
Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership
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cybersecurity
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mental health
On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.