Mental Health stories
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Today
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social media
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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
Today
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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
Yesterday
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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
Last week
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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.
Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers
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ai
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ml
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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
Last month
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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%
Last month
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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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
Last month
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hcm
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ai
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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
Last month
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cybersecurity
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smb
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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
Last month
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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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hcm
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ai
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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
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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nzd
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
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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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
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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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
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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mental health
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gen z
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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.