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How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
Fintech

Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay

Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia
Human Capital Management

Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia

Study reveals a growing rift between middle management and senior leaders amid a cost of living crisis, highlighting increased workloads and declining wellbeing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Health Technologies

How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health

SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Zurich & UTS AI partnership transforms underwriting process
Unified Communications

Zurich & UTS AI partnership transforms underwriting process

Zurich and UTS have developed AI models to streamline life insurance underwriting, significantly cutting the time for decisions on mental health disclosures from 22 days to instant approvals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO
Artificial Intelligence

Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO

Anglicare Southern Queensland has named Cynthia Hanley as its new CFO. Hanley, with over 20 years' experience, aims to bolster sustainability and modern practices at the not-for-profit organisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Robotics

Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
SafeWatch app launches for community-led mental health management
Data Privacy

SafeWatch app launches for community-led mental health management

SafeWatch utilises blockchain technology for user-controlled data security and upholds the motto Alone; we can do so little; together, we can do so much.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation
Health Technologies

SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation

SafeWatch, lauded for its innovative mental health platform, wins the Consensus MedTech Award, transforming global mental wellness with advanced tech and community support.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges
Customer Experience

Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
EduTech

Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
Seek

SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024

SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants
eLearning

New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants

UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Widespread unpaid overtime & mental health taking its toll
Overtime

Widespread unpaid overtime & mental health taking its toll

A new survey reveals 84% of UK workers feel compelled to work overtime, averaging an extra 23 hours monthly, impacting health and personal lives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised

A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Prolific aims to establish industry standards for human data use in AI
Data Protection

Prolific aims to establish industry standards for human data use in AI

Prolific introduces a first-of-its-kind Participant Wellbeing report, advocating for ethical human data use in AI and academic research, following controversies over AI tasker exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report
FWA

Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report

One third of Singapore's workforce predicts a four-day work week to be standard by 2029, according to a recent survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024