Mental Health stories - Page 11
Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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health and safety
New Zealand's city congestion strains employees' personal lives and mental health, says OneHQ CEO, urging companies to adopt flexible work practices.
What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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workplace
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recruitment
Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.
NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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qr code
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social enterprise
NZ's The Cookie Project unveils QR code packaging to combat disability stigma by connecting consumers with bakers. Launching in select Auckland stores.
Nuance releases med-tech speech recognition in Aus
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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healthtech
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nuance
Nuance is launching its speech recognition platform Dragon Medical One in Australia, saving clinicians time on updating records and documentation.
'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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economics
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mental health
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growth
A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a ‘wealth economy’ focused on sustainability and wellbeing.
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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hybrid & remote work
New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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social media
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charity
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mental health
A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.
Cisco NZ celebrates two internal promotions
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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mental health
Cisco is welcoming Leanne Buer as its new Zealand country manager, as former country manager Dave Wilson heads to the US for his new role at Cisco HQ.
Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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accenture
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nz government
The Government’s proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.
Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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trade me
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mental health
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girls in stem
Nominations are open for the 2019 GirlBoss Awards, celebrating young Kiwi women shaping the future of New Zealand.
'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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productivity
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mental health
Despite numerous health warnings on the negative effects of prolonged sitting, people continue to sit too much.
Kiwis love the humble podcast, survey finds
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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radio new zealand
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podcast
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mental health
It’s official – New Zealanders love listening to podcasts – and those under 45 years of age seem to love them the most.
Why one in three CEOs would fire the person responsible for a breach - Nominet
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
One in three CEOs would fire staff responsible for a data breach, finds Nominet's report on the cyber challenges and leadership gaps facing large enterprises.
Youthline’s new AI-powered support service is now live
Mon, 27th May 2019
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Youthline launches its new Digital Assistant, Sam, to provide support and information to young people in New Zealand.
Xero champions workplace mental health for SMBs
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero launches the Xero Assistance Programme in partnership with Benestar to offer free mental health support to 5000 small business workers in New Zealand.
Biotech an ailing area of NZ economy
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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agritech
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mental health
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biotech
With New Zealand aiming to make tech our number two export by 2025, and primary industry already our number one, we need a clear path forward.
Social media can improve lives after a disaster
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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cloud services
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social media
New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
The tech that helped the first woman to sail around Australia
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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gps
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mental health
Lisa Blair used devices from supplied by Pivotel to aid her in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate Australia non-stop.
How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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it automation
AI can drive automation, which could be anything from answering common questions to providing automated actions based on a particular request.
Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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mental health
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Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.