Mental Health stories - Page 7
NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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mental health
Five years of advances in digital transformation for New Zealand businesses has occurred in a period of eight weeks, due to COVID-19, a new report finds.
Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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ai
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healthtech
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investment
The acceleration highlights wide recognition that the world cannot afford the human and economic cost of another pandemic.
Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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fitbit
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mental health
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university of sydney
Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.
Having a healthy company culture could mean success during COVID-19
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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ringcentral
Creating frequent opportunities for social and professional remote interactions leads to a more engaged, productive workforce, says new study.
Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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hcm
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careers
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mental health
Kiwi employees remained optimistic about career growth opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, with engagement rising 5.6%, according to Peakon research.
Workers want robots, not people, to help manage COVID-19 stress - study
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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uc
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martech
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hcm
COVID-19 has made 2020 the most stressful year for workers, who are increasingly turning to robots for support, says study.
TechnologyOne to pay $5.2m to 'bullied, misled & betrayed' ex employee
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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cyberbullying
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lawsuit
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mental health
Former TechnologyOne employee awarded $5.2m in damages in landmark bullying and unlawful dismissal case. Chair Adrian Di Marco penalised.
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.
Video: How to plan for a post-pandemic workforce
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Jabra ANZ managing director and thought-leader David Piggott shares his perspective on what we have to gain as we navigate into the unknown.
Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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healthtech
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business analyst
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mental health
Post-COVID-19, companies worldwide are ramping up investments in employee health and wellbeing, with 68% introducing new wellness benefits, Gartner reveals.
AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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ai
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healthtech
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mental health
Artificial intelligence could soon held detect pandemic virus patterns very early, including those like COVID-19, according to NZ Health IT.
Hong Kong's Team Hollo takes out 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Wed, 27th May 2020
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public cloud
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healthtech
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microsoft
Team Hollo from Hong Kong clinched the 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup with their AI-powered mental health app, earning them USD $100,000 and key mentoring sessions.
Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19
Fri, 15th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.
New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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co-working
New Zealand co-working spaces prepare to reopen under Level 2, boosting local economies and offering flexible solutions for businesses and remote workers.
Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace
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wfh
The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.
Kiwi firm ignites Aotearoa's mental health & wellbeing support
Wed, 6th May 2020
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apps
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mental health
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rush
Kiwi firm Emerge Aotearoa launches Ignite Aotearoa, a platform offering businesses flexible online mental health and wellbeing resources to support staff.
How to stay 'screen fit' when working at home
Tue, 5th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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social media
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wfh
As home-working more than ever exhausts us digitally, maintaining a disciplined routine and actively switching off are key to avoiding screen fatigue.
Hays launches free online training portal for businesses
Tue, 5th May 2020
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edutech
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hybrid & remote work
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education, learning & training
A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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software development
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it services
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linkedin
Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.
Aussies keen to go remote, but businesses may not be prepared
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
A recent survey has shown that most Australian workers are finding remote work a boon, but businesses need to stay on top of tech to make it work.