Productivity Stories

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Productivity stories

Australia leads use of AI agents, but managers feel strain

Australian managers are spending more time checking AI output, even as 46% of respondents use agents for multi-step work, the survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today

Gaming

Logitech gives staff a day off to play video games

The move puts gaming into Logitech's employee benefits as the company bets a day off can boost focus, resilience and teamwork.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

MYOB

Australian mid-sized firms absorb cost rises as they grow

Mid-sized firms are still planning to lift hiring and investment, despite absorbing an average AUD $6,700 a month rise in running costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Privacy

MSI expands target market with local AI-ready Prestige N16 Flip AI+

Businesses and creators could cut cloud reliance as MSI widens its laptop push beyond gaming with local AI processing and broader productivity features.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week

Fitness

Nepean Hospital trials paid exercise breaks for staff

The pilot aims to cut cardiovascular risk and improve wellbeing among about 100 healthcare workers who often struggle to exercise during shifts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Digital Transformation

Euphoria Telecom urges SMEs to weigh tech buys carefully

Small firms risk costly failures if they buy software without first checking whether it will fit their staff, systems and support needs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Fintech

MYOB wins strategic partner award for bookkeeping AI

The recognition underlines growing demand for AI skills in bookkeeping, as MYOB and the institute train practitioners to support small businesses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Data Analytics

FPT, Vietnam Airlines & Skywise explore AI for ops

The project could speed disruption decisions and improve fleet reliability as the airline tests AI tools for operations and maintenance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Enterprises Do Not Have a Problem with Access to Technology, but with Choice

SMBs now face a more consequential hurdle than access: choosing AI tools that fit their needs, budgets and day-to-day workflows.

By Alexey Navolokin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Relationship Management

We ran an all-employee AI Month and now everyone in our company is ready to build

The month-long programme drew sceptics in and surfaced more than 50 automation ideas, with staff building tools for daily work by the end.

By Rami Elbeltagi and Declan Burke • 5 min read • 2 days ago

DevOps

AI software development adds hidden governance costs

Large enterprises are spending more than 13,900 engineering hours a year fixing AI-assisted code as governance costs spill into security and compliance budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Predictions 2027: The workplace productivity, equity and diversity shifts in the AI era

Women and middle managers may shoulder more unpaid AI clean-up unless employers redesign jobs, recognition and leadership to make productivity sustainable.

By Prue Gilbert • 3 min read • 3 days ago