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Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
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The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.
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She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women
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She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.
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Nearly half of Australian workers say pay fails to match costs
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Nearly half of Australian workers feel their wages aren't keeping up with living costs, as job insecurity and burnout rise, ELMO Software reveals.
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NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
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The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
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UK accountancy inefficiencies costing GBP £5.328 billion
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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New research highlights that inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms are causing a staggering GBP £5.328 billion loss in potential annual revenue, equating to 16% of their earnings.
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AI technology seen as solution to boost UK productivity
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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A new survey from Celonis reveals that 81% of UK businesses struggle with low employee morale, largely due to stress and burnout affecting productivity.
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Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.
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Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.
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Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals that 69% of Australian IT teams face burnout, with automation seen as a potential remedy by 75% of surveyed professionals.
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IWD 2025: I don’t want to be ‘resilient’. I want a workplace that doesn’t break me
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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In the tech industry, the celebration of resilience is overshadowing the need for supportive work environments, driving women to leave at alarming rates.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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Survey reveals UK firms unprepared for 2025 skill demands
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A new survey reveals only 25% of employees have access to crucial new technology, signalling UK companies' unpreparedness for the challenges of 2025.
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UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
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Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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Commvault has teamed up with Cybermindz.org to tackle mental health issues faced by cybersecurity professionals in Australia and New Zealand, effective from 2025.
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Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
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Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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A survey reveals 45% of Australian workers experience reduced productivity in summer, as many struggle to fully disconnect from work during holidays.
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UK tech workers expect 20% wage rise to stay in roles
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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UK tech professionals are seeking a 20% pay rise to remain in their jobs, with 49% considering leaving for better compensation.
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UK language app users invest time & money but lack confidence
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Research by Wall Street English reveals that UK language app users invest significant time and money yet often lack confidence in their speaking abilities.
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Employment Hero & Clearhead partner for NZ small firms
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Employment Hero has teamed up with Clearhead to deliver affordable mental health support for 10,000 small businesses in New Zealand, addressing rising worker stress.
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Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.