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Xero backs nationwide sleep drive for business owners
Human Capital Management

Xero backs nationwide sleep drive for business owners

Poor sleep and stress are eroding productivity for New Zealand business owners, prompting a free week-long challenge backed by Xero.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Global Stories

Workplace culture stories

Betterworks acquires Rypple to boost AI manager tools
Human Capital Management

Betterworks acquires Rypple to boost AI manager tools

The deal gives line managers AI help with meetings, feedback and team issues, while Betterworks tests a phased integration with its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President
Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President

The hire comes as Pax8 ramps up its APAC push, with the cloud marketplace seeking closer ties to partners and vendors across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Lancom Technology wins Great Place to Work accreditation
Human Capital Management

Lancom Technology wins Great Place to Work accreditation

The recognition may help Lancom Technology attract and retain staff as tech employers compete harder for skilled workers in a tight labour market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Cybermindz study links resilience training to lower burnout
Human Capital Management

Cybermindz study links resilience training to lower burnout

A short remote programme cut burnout and attrition risk among cybersecurity staff, while also improving sleep and stress scores.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Infosecurity Europe adds startup awards to 2026 show
Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe adds startup awards to 2026 show

Start-ups will get a bigger role at the London event as organisers court investors and buyers amid rising AI-driven cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism
Data Analytics

Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism

Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace culture stories

Irish workers feel pressure to cut compliance corners
Data Protection

Irish workers feel pressure to cut compliance corners

More than half of Irish office staff say speed is taking precedence over rules, raising the risk of unchecked breaches and data lapses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Finance leaders urge AI workflow redesign over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Finance leaders urge AI workflow redesign over job cuts

Only 8% of senior finance leaders feel ready to adopt AI, despite widespread belief it can lift productivity if workflows are redesigned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
eflow launches misconduct readiness check for FCA rules
Human Capital Management

eflow launches misconduct readiness check for FCA rules

Firms face a tighter compliance test as the FCA's misconduct rules near, with eflow warning many cannot evidence oversight or escalations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Half of Australian workers feel underpaid, Hays finds
Human Capital Management

Half of Australian workers feel underpaid, Hays finds

Cost-of-living pressures are leaving many staff with little real wage growth, even as most remain in jobs they see as secure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Different Minds names founding partners for launch
Artificial Intelligence

Different Minds names founding partners for launch

Support for neurodiverse talent in ad tech is set to intensify as Different Minds prepares to launch with backing from three industry partners.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Employers face HR risks as rights act reforms bite
Human Capital Management

Employers face HR risks as rights act reforms bite

Businesses with outdated policies and lax probation processes could face higher tribunal costs as new employment rights rules take effect.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses
Fintech

Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses

More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Phoenix ranks seventh in UK Best Workplaces for development
Digital Transformation

Phoenix ranks seventh in UK Best Workplaces for development

Employee feedback has lifted Phoenix to seventh place in Great Place to Work's UK development rankings, up from 11th last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover
Digital Transformation

Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover

Digital onboarding could help manufacturers cut churn, speed up training and keep new hires productive sooner amid persistent labour shortages.

By Andy Nicholas • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds
Digital Transformation

AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds

Employees are using AI to draft complaints, pushing Australian bosses to spend more time and money on workplace disputes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026