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Smokeball recognised as a top workplace for women in 2023 in Australia
Software Development

Smokeball recognised as a top workplace for women in 2023 in Australia

Smokeball, Australian legal software developer, has been lauded as one of the Best Workplaces for Women in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion
Identity and Access Management

Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion

Micro-credentials are key in enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the commercial landscape and addressing employment issues, says D2L.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Smartsheet announces new Australian region to meet APJ data regulations
Partner Programmes

Smartsheet announces new Australian region to meet APJ data regulations

Smartsheet is set to establish a new regional instance in Australia in 2024 to comply with APJ data regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Business leaders advocate for Men's mental health reforms at work
Human Capital Management

Business leaders advocate for Men's mental health reforms at work

Business leaders and psychologists in Australia discuss the urgent need to improve men's mental health and challenge workplace stigmas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023

Global Stories

IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere
Investment

IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere

A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.

By Bronwyn Penhaligon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Tiny Happy HR leverages data analytics to enrich work experience
Data Analytics

Tiny Happy HR leverages data analytics to enrich work experience

Tiny Happy HR utilises sophisticated data analytics to advance the future of work, fostering an optimised, inclusive, and fulfilling workplace environment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals
EduTech

Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals

IT professionals' mental health impacted by reduced cyber security budgets, Integrity360 survey shows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Mesh Ai debuts Simpatico Teams, an AI-powered Australian first
Unified Communications

Mesh Ai debuts Simpatico Teams, an AI-powered Australian first

Mesh AI introduces Simpatico Teams, Australia's inaugural AI-powered tool aiding in managing mental health at workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Transforming office desks into stress-free sanctuaries
Human Capital Management

Transforming office desks into stress-free sanctuaries

Jenny Folley, CEO of @WORKSPACES, champions stress-free office transformations post-COVID for improved well-being.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
14-year-old launches UN AI & mental health initiative
United Nations

14-year-old launches UN AI & mental health initiative

The Dynamic Teen Coalition, co-led by an Australian teen, will debut at IGF 2023 in Kyoto, amplifying teen voices for a brighter technological future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
The rise of CISO stress: Recognising and reconciling the threat of litigation for CISOs
Supply Chain

The rise of CISO stress: Recognising and reconciling the threat of litigation for CISOs

As the economy shifts further towards a digital-first mindset, CISOs have found themselves increasingly impacted on a personal level.

By Philip Ingram • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Human Capital Management

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Start-ups recognised at Singtel Group Future Makers 2023 for societal impact tech
EduTech

Start-ups recognised at Singtel Group Future Makers 2023 for societal impact tech

Six start-ups have been lauded at Singtel Group Future Makers 2023 for their innovative tech addressing societal challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI
Artificial Intelligence

Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI

Purple Transform secures funding from Innovate UK to develop AI models that identify individuals at risk of suicide on railways.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Zensory partners Flux to bolster clinician's well-being support
Partner Programmes

Zensory partners Flux to bolster clinician's well-being support

The partnership offers members discounted access to the app, accelerating innovation and making the platform an inclusive go-to community for clinicians.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
AI-driven solutions revolutionising global mental health support
Unified Communications

AI-driven solutions revolutionising global mental health support

AI enhances global mental health support by aiding diagnoses, early symptom detection, and customised treatment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Birmingham NHS Trust & Aston University collaborating on digital healthcare
Data Analytics

Birmingham NHS Trust & Aston University collaborating on digital healthcare

Aston University and Birmingham NHS Trust gear up to explore AI, big data in paediatric and women's healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023