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Mental Health stories - Page 3

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Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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amadeus
A new Amadeus study reveals 40% of tech professionals expect to change careers thrice, highlighting innovation and training as key retention factors.
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OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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cloud services
The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.
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Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
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Australian organisations struggle with cultural alignment
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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productivity
The latest Pulse of Talent report reveals that many Australian firms struggle to achieve desired advancements in workplace culture despite concerted efforts.
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Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.
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Australia, NZ retail workers voice need for security technologies to feel safe
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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motorola solutions
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safety
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mental health
Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, a report reveals one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand feel unsafe due to rising crime and understaffing.
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Dayforce report reveals culture challenges in Australia
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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mental health
Dayforce's latest report reveals Australian workers face significant culture challenges, with 75% considering company culture in job acceptance.
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Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.
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8Squad paper reveals tech solutions for service backlogs
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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agentic ai
A White Paper by 8Squad proposes tech solutions to tackle service backlogs in government, enhancing efficiency for vulnerable Australians.
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Innowell appoints Dr Melanie Turner as Chief Clinical Officer
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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autism
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university of adelaide
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mental health
Innowell has appointed Dr. Melanie Turner as its new Chief Clinical Officer, bringing extensive expertise in child-adolescent psychiatry and healthcare.
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Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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mental health
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gen z
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work-life balance
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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Leading human rights and discrimination lawyer launches platform to tackle workplace misconduct
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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human rights
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mental health
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workplace culture
Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.
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Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.
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Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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data privacy
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privacy
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information protection
Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.
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Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
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Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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physical security
New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.
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Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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mental health
On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.
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Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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mental health
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workplace culture
A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.
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Dementia Training Australia urges firms to create action plans
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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healthtech
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mental health
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tourism
As dementia rates are set to soar in Australia, Dementia Training Australia urges businesses and communities to prioritise comprehensive Dementia Action Plans.
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New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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productivity
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connectivity
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research
A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.