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Three reasons to be worried about AI
Data Protection

Three reasons to be worried about AI

Doctors and public health experts say AI should be paused until tougher rules are in place, warning of surveillance, lethal weapons and job losses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th May 2023
Tagalog safety training a success
Education, Learning & Training

Tagalog safety training a success

Engagement rose among Filipino construction workers after MATES in Construction New Zealand's first Tagalog mental health training, staff said.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2023
Three-day weekend better for health
Productivity

Three-day weekend better for health

Healthier sleep and more exercise during a three-day break could strengthen the case for four-day work week trials.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?
Data Analytics

Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?

With injuries and labour shortages biting, wearable robotics are being trialled to cut strain, lift productivity and keep workers on the job.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Mental health first aid improves workplace safety
Risk & Compliance

Mental health first aid improves workplace safety

Poor mental wellbeing is fuelling accidents on sites, prompting calls for first aiders who can spot distress and prevent injuries before they happen.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?
Disaster Recovery

Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?

Specialist engineers, technicians and insurance assessors can be brought in within a week to speed North Island cyclone recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle
Disaster Recovery

Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle

Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away
Recruitment

Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away

Employees who experience a toxic work environment in their companies say they plan to quit their job because of it, new research has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2023
Investment in mental health amongst cybersecurity professionals set to increase
Breach Prevention

Investment in mental health amongst cybersecurity professionals set to increase

Investment in mental health is set to increase among cybersecurity professionals, with 45% prioritising it, according to a poll by Infosecurity Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How women in tech can 'embrace equity' by supporting each other
Flexible work

IWD 2023: How women in tech can 'embrace equity' by supporting each other

When women support and empower each other, we can both increase gender diversity in tech and create real change in the community and our workplaces.

By Tanya Suna • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Diverse perspectives for post pandemic regeneration
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Diverse perspectives for post pandemic regeneration

As businesses look to achieve greater output efficiency following years of stagnation, they often need not look further than their people.

By Lily Clarke • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Users' post-pandemic app pool is diverse, says Okta research
Microsoft

Users' post-pandemic app pool is diverse, says Okta research

The report details how business users have been turning to a wide range of apps as post-pandemic travel and workstyles evolved in the past year.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
NetEvents 2023: Openwater's revolutionary disease approach
Health Technologies

NetEvents 2023: Openwater's revolutionary disease approach

Dr Mary Lou Jepsen, Chairman of Openwater, reveals how the company's technology could revolutionise cancer treatment.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health stories

IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry
Digital Transformation

IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry

While the number of women in senior leadership roles is increasing (such as mine), progress is sluggish, and women continue to encounter barriers to success.

By Houda Lahrichi • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in the modern workplace – culture needs to catch up
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2023: Women in the modern workplace – culture needs to catch up

While COVID-19 had a devastating impact on global health and economies, it also acted as a catalyst for modernisation in the workplace.

By Varsha Amin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Beyond shipping - Empowering diversity in logistics
Supply Chain

IWD 2023: Beyond shipping - Empowering diversity in logistics

While it might seem like an out-of-the-box career choice, the reality is that the sector is so much more than just sending parcels.

By Laura Hill • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Security strategies to truly evolve with the business
Hybrid & Remote Work

Security strategies to truly evolve with the business

For hybrid and remote models to be secure and sustainable, new structures need to be developed that work for everybody while also keeping data safe and secure.

By Mark Guntrip • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023