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NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit
Digital Transformation

NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Frost & Sullivan breaks down biggest changes in the world of UIs
Supply Chain

Frost & Sullivan breaks down biggest changes in the world of UIs

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19
Artificial Intelligence

Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19

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

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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

Stories from Other Regions

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Workplace Health and Safety: 2020 in review
Risk & Compliance

Workplace Health and Safety: 2020 in review

COVID-19 has accelerated remote-working and training risks as New Zealand’s workplace safety progress stalls and serious injuries rise.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Sustainable cities after Covid-19: are Barcelona-style green zones the answer?
Smart Cities

Sustainable cities after Covid-19: are Barcelona-style green zones the answer?

Barcelona-style green zones could cut pollution and boost health after Covid-19, but risks of gentrification and cost remain.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Dec 2020
Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities
Not for profit

Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities

The company has supported more than 1000 charitable organisations since 2002 with donations totalling over $43 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
New Zealand keeps getting warmer
Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand keeps getting warmer

A new report warns rising temperatures, melting glaciers and sea levels could reshape the country unless emissions fall quickly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Ditching daylight savings could save lives
Mental Health

Ditching daylight savings could save lives

A spring clock change is linked to a 6% rise in fatal traffic crashes, with researchers estimating more than 28 U.S. deaths a year.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
How to protect mental well-being working from home
Human Capital Management

How to protect mental well-being working from home

Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
What to do under new lockdown restrictions
Data Privacy

What to do under new lockdown restrictions

New cases in South Auckland have triggered renewed calls for masks, tracing and social distancing as Auckland moves back to Alert Level 3.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them
Hybrid & Remote Work

The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them

Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020