Mental Health stories
Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
AI adoption soars to 93% in ANZ firms amid growing worries over skills gaps, ethics, and employee trust, reveals ManageEngine survey.
Despite rising awareness, 73% of New Zealand businesses lack mental health days and 57% plan no new support, reveals Peninsula Group's global survey.
Australian small businesses see the sharpest rise globally in mental health absences, with 33% reporting increased staff sick leave in the past year.
Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.
Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.
Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.
Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
DHL ranks among Australia's top five workplaces for 2024, with 81% employee satisfaction, boosting its reputation for strong culture and leadership.
Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.
Naluri secured USD $5 million in Series-B funding to expand digital health services into the Philippines and Vietnam, aiming for profitability within a year.
Geotab partners with Healthy Heads to enhance mental health and safety support for Australia's transport and logistics workers through data-driven initiatives.
AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.
Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.
Gen Z professionals in Southeast Asia demand greater workplace flexibility, prioritising well-being and challenging traditional hustle culture norms to improve work-life balance.
The UK government plans to impose a two-hour daily social media limit for under-16s to tackle youth compulsive behaviour and online harms.
New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
UK public attitudes to AI vary with political views, showing differing concerns on surveillance, job loss, and discrimination but broad support for regulation.