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Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Insurance

Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday

A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

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Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019 revealed
Flexible work

Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019 revealed

HubSpot, Grab, and FireEye are named among Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019, lauded for fostering trust, pride, and camaraderie among employees.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Natterbox launches solution to improve customer service efficiency
Customer Relationship Management

Natterbox launches solution to improve customer service efficiency

Freedom will transform agent performance, enabling Natterbox users to work from wherever they want on whatever device they want to work on.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Slack tackles balance between productivity and security
Application Security

Slack tackles balance between productivity and security

The new features include more options to protect data without interrupting employees' requirements to get work done.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Video will be the fabric of collaboration in 2019's enterprise
Unified Communications

Video will be the fabric of collaboration in 2019's enterprise

BlueJeans' CEO outlines five trends that highlight the growing place of video conferencing in the modern enterprise.

By Quentin Gallivan • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Why flexible working could make good business sense
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why flexible working could make good business sense

Flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain skilled staff, increase productivity, and improve employee loyalty, according to business.govt.nz.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Huge market for flexible working tech in NZ
Hybrid & Remote Work

Huge market for flexible working tech in NZ

Technology that enables flexible working could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $16.2 billion to NZD $18.1 billion by 2030, creating up to 83,000 jobs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
Flexible working isn't a passing fad - and it benefits everyone
Risk & Compliance

Flexible working isn't a passing fad - and it benefits everyone

The survey found flexible working reduces commuting time, enhances productivity, staff retention, job satisfaction, and creativity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Opportunity growth in mobility as importance of flexibility rockets
Deloitte

Opportunity growth in mobility as importance of flexibility rockets

According to a survey by Hays Recruitment, 89% of employers and 96% of professionals say flexibility is an area worth thinking about.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB
Fintech

One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB

60% offer some form of flexible work options to staff – including almost one-in-five that make specific work arrangements for staff who are parents.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion
Unified Communications

Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion

Jabra launches Evolve 75e, UC-certified wireless earbuds with ANC and 14-hour battery life, designed to boost office productivity and collaboration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Australia and New Zealand behind when it comes to leveraging new tech
Marketing Technologies

Australia and New Zealand behind when it comes to leveraging new tech

Only 16% of ANZ professionals consider technology to be an 'enabler of automating menial tasks to save time.'.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Flexible work stories

Founder of AKL's Generator exits as Precinct Properties takes over
Flexible work

Founder of AKL's Generator exits as Precinct Properties takes over

Precinct Properties takes full ownership of Auckland's Generator, leading to founder Ryan Wilson's departure but promising new opportunities for expansion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Slashing commute time could save NZ from 900,000 tonnes of C02
Regus

Slashing commute time could save NZ from 900,000 tonnes of C02

Flexible working could save NZ 900,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and add up to NZD $18.1 billion to its economy by 2030, says a Regus study.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Regus flexible working space opens near Auckland Airport
Regus

Regus flexible working space opens near Auckland Airport

Next time you're transiting through Auckland Airport, you may just want to check out a new flexible working space that has opened just up the road.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Recruitment expert's top tips for hiring the right talent for your organisation
Recruitment

Recruitment expert's top tips for hiring the right talent for your organisation

Desire for flexibility and varied work has given rise to the 'portfolio career': where professionals position themselves as freelancers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
Fintech

Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses

Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018