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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L

Tony joins us today to discuss topics such as talent retention, development and training, and the benefit of learning management systems.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks

Secureworks leaders discuss evolving cyber threats and the need to address cybersecurity negligence in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Work-life balance stories

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
Tenure – what to expect in 2023 and tips to get them to stay
Human Capital Management

Tenure – what to expect in 2023 and tips to get them to stay

Gen Z and millennials are driving shorter job stints, leaving employers to rethink retention as average tenure settles at two to four years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jan 2023
What is ‘quiet quitting’ and how do employers navigate it?
Human Capital Management

What is ‘quiet quitting’ and how do employers navigate it?

Clear job descriptions and flexible working are key to preventing quiet quitting from denting morale and productivity.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022
Introverts vs extroverts: finding the ideal workspace
Human Capital Management

Introverts vs extroverts: finding the ideal workspace

A tailored layout could boost productivity, as extroverts and introverts need very different levels of noise, space and company.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Oct 2022
A guide to mental health when working remotely
Human Capital Management

A guide to mental health when working remotely

Remote employees are at greater risk of burnout and isolation, making regular breaks and clear boundaries vital for well-being.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 16th Oct 2022
Wellbeing not any better after Covid-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Wellbeing not any better after Covid-19

Construction workers still face rising anxiety and suicidal thoughts, with MATES in Construction warning wellbeing has not improved since lockdowns ended.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2022
Technology to address mental health in construction
Drones

Technology to address mental health in construction

Mental health pressures are prompting builders to invest in tech and change work practices, with 45% reporting employee wellbeing issues.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
Prices flatten with keen buyers still out there
Bank of New Zealand

Prices flatten with keen buyers still out there

Demand is still holding up this winter, with first-home buyers helped by easier deposit rules and lending changes despite softer sales.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Sun, 17th Jul 2022
Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system
Hybrid & Remote Work

Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system

Retention hinges on better support, recognition and safer workloads as a McKinsey report warns more nurses are considering leaving direct patient care.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
Shift work impacts higher brain functions
Data Analytics

Shift work impacts higher brain functions

Shift workers face a higher risk of workplace errors and injuries as new research links irregular hours to poorer cognition.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
‘Strong links’ between social issues and safety incidents
Risk & Compliance

‘Strong links’ between social issues and safety incidents

Workplace bullying and poor manager relations are being flagged as hidden drivers of costly construction injuries in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
Covid-19 peaks but its influence will linger
Supply Chain

Covid-19 peaks but its influence will linger

Vacancy rates are easing, but the shift to prime offices and hybrid work will keep reshaping property demand well beyond 2022.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 3rd Apr 2022
Highest paying regions revealed
Manufacturing

Highest paying regions revealed

Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington now top the pay table, as median hourly wages climb to NZD $27 across trades and industrial jobs.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
2degrees helps working Kiwis switch off with new app
Hybrid & Remote Work

2degrees helps working Kiwis switch off with new app

New app by 2degrees aims to encourage mindful phone use among New Zealand adults, who are seeking a better balance between online and real life.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022
Did you check emails over Christmas?
Human Capital Management

Did you check emails over Christmas?

Out-of-hours messages are linked to burnout and poorer health among university staff, with researchers urging firms to respect the right to disconnect.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022
Your responsibilities for staff working from home
Human Capital Management

Your responsibilities for staff working from home

Employers must manage remote workers' health and safety risks, including mental wellbeing, with clear communication and home-working policies.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021