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AI-powered video therapy app launches waitlist for early access

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Therappai launches a waitlist for its AI-powered video therapy app, aiming to offer 24/7 mental health support and crisis alerts from November 2025.
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Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
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Behind the bots: Rebuilding agent trust in the age of AI

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Contact centres in Australia and New Zealand embrace AI for efficiency but face challenges in rebuilding trust and support for human agents amid rising job anxieties.
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Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
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Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.
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37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
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How tech can help turn the mental health tide (affordably) for SMBs

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Employment Hero and Clearhead launch a pooled, digital mental health service to help New Zealand SMBs tackle rising burnout affordably and effectively.
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NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain

Wed, 7th May 2025
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The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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Commvault has teamed up with Cybermindz.org to tackle mental health issues faced by cybersecurity professionals in Australia and New Zealand, effective from 2025.
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Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
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Employment Hero & Clearhead partner for NZ small firms

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Employment Hero has teamed up with Clearhead to deliver affordable mental health support for 10,000 small businesses in New Zealand, addressing rising worker stress.
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Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.
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Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.
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Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
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Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month nears, experts highlight automation's potential to reduce IT burnout, enhance governance, and fortify data management amid rising cyber threats.
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GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.