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OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
Digital Transformation

OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia

The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment
Human Capital Management

Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment

The latest Pulse of Talent report reveals that many Australian firms struggle to achieve desired advancements in workplace culture despite concerted efforts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis
Cybersecurity

Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis

A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024
Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia
Human Capital Management

Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia

Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs
Customer Experience

8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs

A White Paper by 8Squad proposes tech solutions to tackle service backlogs in government, enhancing efficiency for vulnerable Australians.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Innowell appoints Dr Melanie Turner as Chief Clinical Officer
Autism

Innowell appoints Dr Melanie Turner as Chief Clinical Officer

Innowell has appointed Dr. Melanie Turner as its new Chief Clinical Officer, bringing extensive expertise in child-adolescent psychiatry and healthcare.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct
Human rights

Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct

Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call
Data Privacy

Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call

Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support
Mental Health

Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support

A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
Motorola Solutions

Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe

Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals
Clean technologies

Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals

Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership
Cybersecurity

Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership

On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%

A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
Clean technologies

Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery

Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Mental Health

Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
Ransomware

Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health

New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024