Work Trend Index stories
Australia's costly inbox problem - are emails killing the nation's productivity?
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Australia's clogged inboxes are quietly draining productivity, but AI-powered “communications mining” may finally turn email into an asset.
Agentic AI is Australia's unrealised productivity lever
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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genai
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ai
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software development
Australia's productivity lags despite longer work hours; adopting agentic AI could boost the economy by over AUD $116 billion in the next decade.
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.
Ricoh Australia introduces 'Ricoh Spaces' for hybrid workplace efficiency
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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uc
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digital signage
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public cloud
RICOH Australia launches RICOH Spaces, a dynamic cloud-based platform designed to enhance hybrid work models and streamline businesses, providing analytics for informed workspace decisions.
TrueConf & Eyefeelit debut HoloLive for immersive 3D video calls
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
TrueConf and Eyefeelit introduce HoloLive, an advanced telepresence solution, transforming video calls into life-size 3D holographic encounters, promising to redefine collaboration in remote and hybrid events.
Microsoft hybrid work study: End productivity paranoia
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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productivity
Businesses are most concerned about productivity levels, while they should be focusing on re-recruiting their employees, a new report from Microsoft has found.
Leadership out of touch with employee expectations - Microsoft
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Sixty percent of managers in Singapore say leadership at their company is out of touch with employee expectations.
Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
Microsoft unveils new innovations in Teams designed to empower hybrid work
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft introduces new innovations in Teams and Viva to enhance hybrid work, including improved meeting experiences and new video layouts.
Hybrid working should not be business as usual - Microsoft study
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
A new report from Microsoft uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader must know as we enter a new era of work.
Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
Microsoft spruces up Teams platform with several new features
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
A new set of features to help virtual interactions become more engaging as the world pivots towards a stronger combination of remote and in-office working.
Microsoft reveals new trends in remote working
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft reports a video call surge and a lean towards flexible work hours as remote working cements its place.