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Mental Health stories

Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues

A study of over 1,400 adults reveals a concerning link between loot box purchasing in video games and gambling behaviours, mental health issues, and addictive tendencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

HR leaders turn to AI for employee wellbeing focus

Aconso's latest research highlights that 72% of HR leaders are increasingly turning to AI and automation to tackle rising workloads while enhancing employee wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Wearables

AI, wearables & telehealth to transform healthcare by 2025

By 2025, healthcare is set for a transformative shift, emphasising AI-driven personalised treatment, advanced wearables, and enhanced telehealth solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Data Analytics

Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025

Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Cybersecurity

Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health

Commvault has teamed up with Cybermindz.org to tackle mental health issues faced by cybersecurity professionals in Australia and New Zealand, effective from 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Productivity

Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

Insurance

IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives

On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.

By Emma Scoringe • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Opera

Opera launches mindfulness-focused browser Opera Air

Opera has launched Opera Air, a mindfulness-focused web browser that integrates breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation tools for enhanced clarity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Email Security

UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats

A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Cyberbullying

Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying

Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Job seekers

Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs

The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025

EduTech

Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery

Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

Security Information and Event Management

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent

UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Human Capital Management

UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Generative AI

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare

The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience

NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024