Mental Health stories - Page 8
'Imagine 2020 reimagined': Westcon's annual event to go online
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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mental health
Westcon-Comstor is taking its annual Imagine conference online this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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social media
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cyberbullying
Feeling down online? Pedigree's new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.
AXA Hong Kong explores what makes people tick
Fri, 27th Dec 2019
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axa
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mental health
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partners
AXA Hong Kong's new wellness survey reveals an overall dissatisfaction with financial and social wellbeing among Hongkongers.
Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded over $10m to 250 non-profit organizations worldwide, benefiting over 2 million students and community members.
MacTel works with mental health not-for-profit Open Minds
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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Macquarie Telecom partners with Open Minds to deliver robust mobile, voice, and data services, enhancing mental health and disability support across Australia.
Consumers fail to see value of 5G, Deloitte study finds
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Despite the business potential of 5G, a Deloitte study reveals consumer scepticism, with 84% unwilling to pay a USD $15 premium for the upgrade.
Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.
Virtual assistants could soon help those with mental illness
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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Computer scientists have created a new way of using virtual assistants that could potentially help those with mental illnesses.
'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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supply chain
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economics
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mental health
A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a 'wealth economy' focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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hybrid & remote work
New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
Cisco NZ celebrates two internal promotions
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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mental health
Cisco is welcoming Leanne Buer as its new Zealand country manager, as former country manager Dave Wilson heads to the US for his new role at Cisco HQ.
Why one in three CEOs would fire the person responsible for a breach - Nominet
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
One in three CEOs would fire staff responsible for a data breach, finds Nominet's report on the cyber challenges and leadership gaps facing large enterprises.
Youthline's new AI-powered support service is now live
Mon, 27th May 2019
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Youthline launches its new Digital Assistant, Sam, to provide support and information to young people in New Zealand.
Social media can improve lives after a disaster
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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cloud services
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social media
New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gps
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inmarsat
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mental health
Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.
How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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it automation
AI can drive automation, which could be anything from answering common questions to providing automated actions based on a particular request.
Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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mental health
Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.
How big data can solve big societal problems
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealand's youth mental health crisis is exacerbated by a lack of access to services. Data-driven insights could hold the key to solving this problem.
Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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workplace
Businesses that allow employees to work remotely also reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, happiness and health.
Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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mental health
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employment
The UK's IT workforce is being stretched to breaking point with employers placing priority on cybersecurity and tech innovation.