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Digital transformation, privacy and the 'darkside' of the Metaverse
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation, privacy and the 'darkside' of the Metaverse

The metaverse is coming, but are we ready? Cambridge Analytica whistleblower, Chris Wylie, warns of the potential risks and consequences.

By Billy Loizou • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?
Data Privacy

Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?

A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill
Human Capital Management

COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill

People turn to robots for career support after feeling lonely and disconnected during the pandemic, says Oracle study.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Virtual reality could help treat anxiety - research
EduTech

Virtual reality could help treat anxiety - research

The research could pave the way for large-scale efficacy testing, clinical use and cost-effective delivery of intelligent individualised VR technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
ANZ healthcare providers facing an unprecedented amount of real-time data
Software-as-a-Service

ANZ healthcare providers facing an unprecedented amount of real-time data

Healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand are leveraging real-time data to make informed decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
A tech transition: how company culture and employee learning can thrive in a hybrid work environment
DevOps

A tech transition: how company culture and employee learning can thrive in a hybrid work environment

Flexible work is here to stay, but a decline in wellbeing has occurred. Technology can support employee care and engagement in a hybrid world of work.

By Jacinta Moses • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Creating space for connections and collaboration
EduTech

Creating space for connections and collaboration

As time continues, expect to see more engagement with Microsoft Teams and more impactful usage for the application by first-line workers.

By Stef Shoffren • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Icehouse

Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round

New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Game Review: Psychonauts 2 (Xbox One/Xbox Series X/PC)
Gaming

Game Review: Psychonauts 2 (Xbox One/Xbox Series X/PC)

Psychonauts 2 delivers old-school platforming with a polished aesthetic and unique art style. It's a highly enjoyable game.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021
Q&A: Nemesysco explores the future of voice analytics
Unified Communications

Q&A: Nemesysco explores the future of voice analytics

Voice analytics could be the key to supporting employee wellness, according to Lior Doron, Director of HR Solutions at Nemesysco.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021
Salary, benefits gap growing between employers and employees
Hybrid & Remote Work

Salary, benefits gap growing between employers and employees

Employees dissatisfied with working benefits as minimal salary increases predicted in 2021, says Hays Salary Guide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

NZ sees universal wage growth, highest paying regions revealed
Jobs

NZ sees universal wage growth, highest paying regions revealed

Wages are largely up this year, so money may not be the factor it once was in influencing employees willingness to resign.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
RingCentral survey reveals how Aussie workers feel about hybrid and remote working
Hybrid & Remote Work

RingCentral survey reveals how Aussie workers feel about hybrid and remote working

Australian workers anxious about returning to the office, while business leaders support hybrid and remote working, says a study by RingCentral.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
eCommerce

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown
Online services

Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2021
Huge uptake in digital mental health services during lockdown - NZHIT
Health Technologies

Huge uptake in digital mental health services during lockdown - NZHIT

Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.

By Samantha Gee • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
Overtime in NZ business increasing, more than half go unpaid
Recruitment

Overtime in NZ business increasing, more than half go unpaid

29% of NZ organisations saw an increase in overtime in the past year, with 51% of staff not being paid, according to Hays.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2021
Remote working core element of future of work, report finds
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote working core element of future of work, report finds

94% of Australian employees want to work remotely, according to a report by Employment Hero. The survey also revealed an increase in hybrid working.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021