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Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support
Mental Health

Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support

A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts

Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia
Work-life balance

The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia

Australia's Right to Disconnect bill comes into effect, aiming to protect work-life balance by allowing employees to disengage from work communications outside official hours.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Burnout stories

Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
DevOps

Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust

A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month nears, experts highlight automation's potential to reduce IT burnout, enhance governance, and fortify data management amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud
Unified Communications

GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud

A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Artificial Intelligence

Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies
Physical Security

UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies

UK employees seek AI for efficiency but face hurdles, says Coveo. 42% find AI beneficial, yet concerns over tools and policies persist, impacting trust and effectiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024
Fintech

New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024

SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Burnout stories

UK tech workers expect 20% wage rise to stay in roles
Workplace culture

UK tech workers expect 20% wage rise to stay in roles

UK tech professionals are seeking a 20% pay rise to remain in their jobs, with 49% considering leaving for better compensation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
UK language app users invest time & money but lack confidence
Mobile Apps

UK language app users invest time & money but lack confidence

Research by Wall Street English reveals that UK language app users invest significant time and money yet often lack confidence in their speaking abilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Employment Hero & Clearhead partner for NZ small firms
Gen Z

Employment Hero & Clearhead partner for NZ small firms

Employment Hero has teamed up with Clearhead to deliver affordable mental health support for 10,000 small businesses in New Zealand, addressing rising worker stress.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Mental Health

Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Over a third of UK workers engage in 'pretend productivity'
Productivity

Over a third of UK workers engage in 'pretend productivity'

A Workhuman survey reveals 36% of UK employees are faking productivity due to an always-on culture, highlighting the need for better work-life balance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety
Productivity

Remote UK workers more productive but face higher anxiety

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK remote workers are 65% more prone to productivity anxiety, despite reporting higher efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024