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Australian Stories

Work-life balance stories

Australian businesses lose AUD $14 billion a year to burnout crisis

Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Work-life balance stories

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Cartech

Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

DevOps

AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

ICT sector

More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions

Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Work-life balance stories

Artificial Intelligence

When efficiency isn't enough: why tech leaders need to upgrade their nervous system

Tech leaders must upgrade their nervous system, not just their tools, to lead resilient teams and thrive amid relentless efficiency and stress.

By Gemma Rose • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Human Capital Management

Misaligned tasks driving stress & turnover in global workplaces

Nearly half of employees spend a day a week on tasks mismatched to their strengths, causing stress, lower productivity, and increased turnover risk worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Report

Data shows majority of UK startup founders are now over 45

A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

ANZAC Day

How NZ workers can double holiday breaks with 2026 leave hacks

In 2026, New Zealand workers can potentially double holiday breaks by strategically using annual leave around Easter, Anzac Day and other public holidays.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

BT says better workplace tech could cut UK sick leave by 2030

UK firms could regain nine sick days per worker by 2030 through upgraded connected technology, boosting productivity in retail, finance and healthcare sectors.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Mid-career professionals in UK face highest digital overload

UK professionals aged 36-50 face the highest digital overload, with over 2,200 unread emails and growing pressure to stay constantly online, research finds.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Robotic Process Automation

The 'infinite workday' putting workers' psychological safety at risk

The 'infinite workday' driven by constant digital interruptions risks workers' psychological safety and productivity, demanding a workplace communication reset.

By Bryan Stallings • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI

Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.

By Jason Uslan • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

DevOps

How tech companies can grow strong and stay balanced

Tech firms must balance rapid growth with team wellbeing, using clear processes and supportive leadership to sustain innovation and avoid burnout.

By Anton Onufriienko • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Work-life balance

Louisiana named most workaholic state as southern trend grows

Louisiana tops the US as the most workaholic state, with longest hours and lowest work-life balance, amid a growing southern trend of job-related stress.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025