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Australian Red Cross completes significant DX milestone with Boomi
Digital Transformation

Australian Red Cross completes significant DX milestone with Boomi

Boomi helps Australian Red Cross achieve digital transformation milestone through unified experience platform. #DigitalTransformation #Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020

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Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19
Fitbit

Global study to discover if wearables data can predict COVID-19

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
Wintec's 'The Gig' virtual IT firm a melting pot for innovation
Education, Learning & Training

Wintec's 'The Gig' virtual IT firm a melting pot for innovation

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Having a healthy company culture could mean success during COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Having a healthy company culture could mean success during COVID-19

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19
Human Capital Management

Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19

Kiwi employees remained optimistic about career growth opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, with engagement rising 5.6%, according to Peakon research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Workers want robots, not people, to help manage COVID-19 stress - study
Unified Communications

Workers want robots, not people, to help manage COVID-19 stress - study

COVID-19 has made 2020 the most stressful year for workers, who are increasingly turning to robots for support, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
TechnologyOne to pay $5.2m to 'bullied, misled & betrayed' ex employee
Cyberbullying

TechnologyOne to pay $5.2m to 'bullied, misled & betrayed' ex employee

Former TechnologyOne employee awarded $5.2m in damages in landmark bullying and unlawful dismissal case. Chair Adrian Di Marco penalised.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Unified Communications

Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19

Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.

By Rob Stummer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Video: How to plan for a post-pandemic workforce
Unified Communications

Video: How to plan for a post-pandemic workforce

Jabra ANZ managing director and thought-leader David Piggott shares his perspective on what we have to gain as we navigate into the unknown.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds
Health Technologies

Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds

Post-COVID-19, companies worldwide are ramping up investments in employee health and wellbeing, with 68% introducing new wellness benefits, Gartner reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT
Artificial Intelligence

AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT

Artificial intelligence could soon held detect pandemic virus patterns very early, including those like COVID-19, according to NZ Health IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020
Hong Kong's Team Hollo takes out 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Public Cloud

Hong Kong's Team Hollo takes out 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup

Team Hollo from Hong Kong clinched the 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup with their AI-powered mental health app, earning them USD $100,000 and key mentoring sessions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19

Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2
Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2

New Zealand co-working spaces prepare to reopen under Level 2, boosting local economies and offering flexible solutions for businesses and remote workers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gartner updates 2020 future of work trends for post-pandemic world

The post-pandemic world will bring workplace change in terms of health support, remote working, gig workers, and employee tracking.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Kiwi firm ignites Aotearoa's mental health & wellbeing support
Apps

Kiwi firm ignites Aotearoa's mental health & wellbeing support

Kiwi firm Emerge Aotearoa launches Ignite Aotearoa, a platform offering businesses flexible online mental health and wellbeing resources to support staff.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
How to stay 'screen fit' when working at home
Hybrid & Remote Work

How to stay 'screen fit' when working at home

As home-working more than ever exhausts us digitally, maintaining a disciplined routine and actively switching off are key to avoiding screen fatigue.

By Barbara Parker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

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