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Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans
Unified Communications

Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans

Chatbots and digital employees are now an established part of communication between New Zealand businesses and customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children
Online Safety

ESET launches campaign to make the internet safer for children

ESET has launched its Safer Kids Online campaign, which is designed to improve education around child safety online for both parents and their children.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Virtual assistants could soon help those with mental illness
Unified Communications

Virtual assistants could soon help those with mental illness

 Computer scientists have created a new way of using virtual assistants that could potentially help those with mental illnesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Sumitomo Chemical chooses Workday to bring HR vision to life
Human Capital Management

Sumitomo Chemical chooses Workday to bring HR vision to life

With Workday HCM, Sumitomo Chemical will unify a wide range of the company's HR functions in one single system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019
'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge
Supply Chain

'Wealth economy' key to measuring economic growth – University of Cambridge

A University of Cambridge study argues GDP is obsolete for 21st-century policymaking, advocating for a 'wealth economy' focused on sustainability and wellbeing.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Unified Communications

Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says

New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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All work, no play: 2degrees survey finds Kiwi SMBs won't take a break
Small Business

All work, no play: 2degrees survey finds Kiwi SMBs won't take a break

'No holidays please, we're SMBs'. That's the sentiment coming from almost 1000 Kiwi small businesses, according to a study by 2degrees.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan
Human Capital Management

Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan

Productivity rose almost 40% in Japan as the software group tested a shorter week, hinting at a possible cure for overwork culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Spirit Telecom adds esteemed exec Greg Ridder to board
Wireless Networks

Spirit Telecom adds esteemed exec Greg Ridder to board

Spirit Telecom has appointed Greg Ridder, renowned for his eCommerce expertise and roles with ASX-listed firms, to its board, furthering its digital ambitions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Kiwi bosses set to take the plunge for charity
FujiFilm

Kiwi bosses set to take the plunge for charity

Fuji Xerox NZ MD, Peter Thomas, will take the plunge off Auckland's Sky Tower as part of the Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop Your Boss campaign.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Conquering stress and a heavy workload
Enterprise Resource Planning

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Look out for your workmate – it could save their life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail
Supply Chain

Subcontractors need to be protected when companies fail

Smaller contractors can be left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket when builders collapse, prompting calls for stronger protections.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain
Health Technologies

Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain

New Zealand's city congestion strains employees' personal lives and mental health, says OneHQ CEO, urging companies to adopt flexible work practices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.
Artificial Intelligence

What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.

Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas
QR code

NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas

NZ's The Cookie Project unveils QR code packaging to combat disability stigma by connecting consumers with bakers. Launching in select Auckland stores.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Learning safely from our mistakes
eLearning

Learning safely from our mistakes

Safer training is helping staff absorb lessons better as Aurecon uses virtual reality to let workers practise risky scenarios without real-world harm.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Nuance releases med-tech speech recognition in Aus
Artificial Intelligence

Nuance releases med-tech speech recognition in Aus

Nuance is launching its speech recognition platform Dragon Medical One in Australia, saving clinicians time on updating records and documentation.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019