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ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children

ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online campaign, which is designed to improve education around child safety online for both parents and their children.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Virtual assistants could soon help those with mental illness

Computer scientists have created a new way of using virtual assistants that could potentially help those with mental illnesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

Human Capital Management

Sumitomo Chemical chooses Workday to bring HR vision to life

With Workday HCM, Sumitomo Chemical will unify a wide range of the company's HR functions in one single system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019

Supply Chain

'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge

A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a 'wealth economy' focused on sustainability and wellbeing.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019

Unified Communications

Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says

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.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019

Internet of Things

Cisco NZ celebrates two internal promotions

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019

Breach Prevention

Why one in three CEOs would fire the person responsible for a breach - Nominet

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.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

Data Analytics

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Supply Chain

Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail

Smaller contractors can be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket when builders collapse, prompting calls for stronger protections.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Health Technologies

Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain

New Zealand's city congestion strains employees' personal lives and mental health, says OneHQ CEO, urging companies to adopt flexible work practices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

Artificial Intelligence

What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.

Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019

QR code

NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas

NZ's The Cookie Project unveils QR code packaging to combat disability stigma by connecting consumers with bakers. Launching in select Auckland stores.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019

eLearning

Learning safely from our mistakes

Safer training is helping staff absorb lessons better as Aurecon uses virtual reality to let workers practise risky scenarios without real-world harm.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Nuance releases med-tech speech recognition in Aus

Nuance is launching its speech recognition platform Dragon Medical One in Australia, saving clinicians time on updating records and documentation.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019

Social Media

'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for 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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019