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Australian Stories

Work-life balance stories

Baseline flexibility won't futureproof tech businesses from fierce competition for talent

Amidst a surge in demand for flexible work, 58% of Australian tech companies are losing talent to rivals offering better options, raising competitiveness concerns.

By Nick Martin • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI use rises among Australian workers, enhances work-life balance

A new report reveals that AI usage among Australian workers surged to 69% in 2024, enhancing work-life balance for 59%, yet training gaps persist.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Data Privacy

Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law

Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

Cartech

Splend named one of Australia's Best Places to Work for 2024

Splend, Australia's largest electric vehicle fleet operator, is named among the Best Places to Work for 2024, emphasising employee satisfaction and sustainability.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024

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

Productivity

Report reveals childcare costs & work pressures for Aussie parents

A new report by Remote reveals that high childcare costs and limited workplace flexibility are forcing many parents to consider quitting their jobs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Productivity

Australian businesses face new 'Right to Disconnect' laws

New Federal Right to Disconnect laws launch on 26 August, curbing after-hours contact. nimbus reveals how businesses can leverage the law for productivity gains.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Generative AI

GoDaddy launches GoDaddy Airo AI tool for Australian SMBs

GoDaddy launches GoDaddy Airo, a generative AI tool for Australian entrepreneurs, aiming to save them 27 hours a month and AUD $7,800 yearly by streamlining online business tasks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th 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

Unified Communications

Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates

As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

EduTech

Survey reveals burnout crisis among Australian knowledge workers

A UiPath-commissioned survey reveals 82% of Australian knowledge workers feel burnt out, with a third extremely so, citing heavy workloads and lack of AI tools as key stressors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Work-life balance stories

Data Analytics

Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity

Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience and diversity in tech, inspiring women ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

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

AI Models

Less than half of UK workers use GenAI tools at work

Despite growing emphasis on AI, only 47% of UK workers utilise generative AI tools at work, with uneven adoption and significant trust issues, a UiPath survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Work-life balance stories

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

Opinion

International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

By Megan Young • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024

SentinelOne

SentinelOne named one of UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing

SentinelOne has been honoured as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, recognising its commitment to fostering employee health and satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout

A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024