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Australian Stories

Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis

A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024

Human Capital Management

Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia

Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs

A White Paper by 8Squad proposes tech solutions to tackle service backlogs in government, enhancing efficiency for vulnerable Australians.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Autism

Innowell appoints Dr Melanie Turner as Chief Clinical Officer

Innowell has appointed Dr. Melanie Turner as its new Chief Clinical Officer, bringing extensive expertise in child-adolescent psychiatry and healthcare.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Human rights

Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct

Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Data Privacy

Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call

Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

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

Health Technologies

Dementia Training Australia urges firms to create action plans

As dementia rates are set to soar in Australia, Dementia Training Australia urges businesses and communities to prioritise comprehensive Dementia Action Plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Fintech

Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay

Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Motorola Solutions

Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe

Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

Clean technologies

Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals

Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Cybersecurity

Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership

On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

EduTech

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Health Technologies

SafeWatch wins award for mental health care innovation

SafeWatch, lauded for its innovative mental health platform, wins the Consensus MedTech Award, transforming global mental wellness with advanced tech and community support.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

Brands & AI gear up for Olympics spotlight & challenges

Brands worldwide prepare to leverage the 2024 Summer Olympics' extensive visibility, with 41% of US adults poised to follow closely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Clean technologies

Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery

Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

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

Ransomware

Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health

New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024