Mental Health stories - Page 8

COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.

Kiwis are increasingly turning to online mental health services for support as they grapple with the uncertainty brought on by the lockdown.

Voice analytics could be the key to supporting employee wellness, according to Lior Doron, Director of HR Solutions at Nemesysco.

29% of NZ organisations saw an increase in overtime in the past year, with 51% of staff not being paid, according to Hays.

94% of Australian employees want to work remotely, according to a report by Employment Hero. The survey also revealed an increase in hybrid working.

Employees dissatisfied with working benefits as minimal salary increases predicted in 2021, says Hays Salary Guide.

Atos launches Engaged Employee Experience to help organizations navigate the challenges of 2021, combining digital tools and consulting capabilities.

Investment in technology is a crucial factor in a company's survival post-COVID, says a report from Accenture.

Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.

Researchers want to understand what encourages and prevents Māori from using an online platform to support mental health and wellbeing.

New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.

Zoom anxiety grips remote workers as video calling takes its toll on mental health, with 73% affected in the past year, according to new research.

Building important work relationships can be awkward in remote work culture. The key to overcoming the challenge is simply taking those initial steps.

Five years of advances in digital transformation for New Zealand businesses has occurred in a period of eight weeks, due to COVID-19, a new report finds.

Frost and Sullivan's new report spotlights cutting-edge UI advancements, from biometric tech to AR/VR, poised to reshape consumer interactions and drive growth.

Soprano Design’s ‘whole of government solution’ will be available for Australian government agencies to use for messaging and communications.

The acceleration highlights wide recognition that the world cannot afford the human and economic cost of another pandemic.

Can wearable tech predict COVID-19? Researchers from the University of Sydney join a global project to find out.

Wintec Centre for Information Technology creates virtual IT firm 'The Gig' to provide hands-on experience for students during COVID-19.

Creating frequent opportunities for social and professional remote interactions leads to a more engaged, productive workforce, says new study.