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Stephanie henson

Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Over 2.5 million UK workers took part in Techtimeout Tuesday, urging an hourly screen break to improve wellbeing and productivity at work.
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Tika users gain free year of digital fitness to boost wellbeing

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Tika partners with WithU Training to offer users a free year of digital fitness, promoting mental and physical wellbeing in the workplace.
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LunaNet AI joins UN Global Compact to advance ethical AI goals

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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digital literacy
LunaNet AI has joined the UN Global Compact, pledging to align its AI technology with ethical principles promoting human rights, transparency, and well-being.
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Health sector tops UK self-reported data breaches in 2023-2025

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The health sector leads UK data breach self-reports with 3,820 cases from 2023 to early 2025, reveals ICO data analysed by Reward Gateway Edenred.
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AI playlists bring personalised music therapy to dementia care

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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UK charity Music for my Mind uses AI to personalise music playlists, enhancing therapy and mood for people with dementia, benefiting thousands nationwide.
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AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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hcm
AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.
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Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
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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37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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opinion
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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UK may impose two-hour social media limit for under-16s

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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The UK government plans to impose a two-hour daily social media limit for under-16s to tackle youth compulsive behaviour and online harms.
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Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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clean technologies
Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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flexible work
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mental health
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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cybersecurity
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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Political views shape UK attitudes to AI, job security

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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UK public attitudes to AI vary with political views, showing differing concerns on surveillance, job loss, and discrimination but broad support for regulation.
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Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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microsoft
Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.
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Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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social media
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mental health
A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.
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LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.
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Schoen Clinic Chelsea doubles mental health capacity with Semble

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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semble
Schoen Clinic Chelsea has doubled its mental health appointment capacity using Semble's platform, easing pressures amid rising UK demand for mental health services.
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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apple
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
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VinciWorks unveils AI-driven tool for smarter learning

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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e-learning
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risk & compliance
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genai
VinciWorks has launched Conversational Learning, an AI-driven compliance training tool using voice and text interactions to boost engagement and retention.
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TrilbyTV expands digital signage with new resources for schools

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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e-learning
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ai
TrilbyTV has added four new content items to its digital signage platform, helping UK schools keep screen content current and curriculum-focused.