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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
Mental Health

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
Hays launches free online training portal for businesses
EduTech

Hays launches free online training portal for businesses

A new online training portal has been launched in a bid to help employers thrive in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
You're Invited: Westcon Imagine 2020 Virtual comes to you
Westcon-Comstor

You're Invited: Westcon Imagine 2020 Virtual comes to you

Mark your calendars for Thursday, 14th May, as Westcon Imagine 2020 Virtual brings industry leaders and captivating discussions straight to your screen.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise
Software Development

Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise

Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

Five easy ways to reduce stress at work
Productivity

Five easy ways to reduce stress at work

Chronic pressure at the office can harm health and performance, but simple changes in routine may help workers cope more easily.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do
Risk & Compliance

Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do

Physical distancing has been eased on building sites, but workers must still sign in, wash hands and stay home if unwell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
A budget for our times
Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
Adapting your staff to a new normal
Human Capital Management

Adapting your staff to a new normal

Employees need honest check-ins and flexible expectations as managers navigate remote work, mental health strain and constant uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Construction protocols under Alert Level Three
Supply Chain

Construction protocols under Alert Level Three

Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
COVID-19 is no excuse to ignore usual health and safety risks
Risk & Compliance

COVID-19 is no excuse to ignore usual health and safety risks

Workers returning to sites after lockdown face added risks from inactivity, mental strain and social distancing, says NZISM President Greg Dearsly.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown
eCommerce

Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown

Retailers, couriers and cafes could see demand rebound sharply, with most New Zealand adults expecting to return once restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020