Workplace culture stories
Building a cyber-resilient organization requires more than just technical security measures. The behavior of employees also plays a vital role.
Secureworks leaders discuss evolving cyber threats and the need to address cybersecurity negligence in the Asia-Pacific region.
The next wave of work is necessary as IT teams must re-evaluate the tools they need to meet flexible work demands while balancing a complex workload.
Talent has been named a recipient of Gallup's global Top 40 Exceptional Workplace Awards for the fourth year in a row.
Digital platforms enable small businesses in Asia Pacific to become micro-multinational enterprises, engaging in cross-border operations for global buyers.
New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.
WorkSafe New Zealand has opted for a binding safety deal after a truck driver was killed in a landfill incident, avoiding prosecution.
Clear job descriptions and flexible working are key to preventing quiet quitting from denting morale and productivity.
Remote employees are at greater risk of burnout and isolation, making regular breaks and clear boundaries vital for well-being.
Construction workers still face rising anxiety and suicidal thoughts, with MATES in Construction warning wellbeing has not improved since lockdowns ended.
Deloitte is expanding its cyber security offerings, with the team from leading cyber consultancy, Hacktive, joining the firm.
Rising costs, labour shortages and patchy demand are forcing trades firms to adapt fast as construction failures mount and projects stay funded.
Mental health pressures are prompting builders to invest in tech and change work practices, with 45% reporting employee wellbeing issues.
Safety-sensitive workplaces risk staff impairment as fentanyl use spreads, with TDDA urging firms to update testing and drug policies.
Retention hinges on better support, recognition and safer workloads as a McKinsey report warns more nurses are considering leaving direct patient care.
Self-reflection and moral self-regulation can stop workplace wrongdoing becoming routine after failures, a study of 1,308 Italian employees found.
Women hold just 12% of New Zealand trade jobs, as Competenz warns employers must do more to ease shortages and bias.
Poor interview questions can leave employers with candidates who fit the role on paper but damage culture, trust and teamwork.
Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington now top the pay table, as median hourly wages climb to NZD $27 across trades and industrial jobs.
Workplace deaths on New Zealand farms have already hit five this year, with vehicles and fatigue among the biggest risks ahead of spring.