Work-life balance stories

US startup founders spend up to half their working week fundraising, with nearly half saying it hampers their ability to manage their businesses effectively.

Almost half of Australian workers adopt hybrid work, sparking debate as Victoria considers law granting two days homeworking weekly.

Borderless CS has been named Best Employer 2025 by Cyber Youth Australia for its strong culture of inclusivity, learning, and employee wellbeing in cybersecurity.

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.

Tech leaders must upgrade their nervous system, not just their tools, to lead resilient teams and thrive amid relentless efficiency and stress.

Nearly half of employees spend a day a week on tasks mismatched to their strengths, causing stress, lower productivity, and increased turnover risk worldwide.

A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.

In 2026, New Zealand workers can potentially double holiday breaks by strategically using annual leave around Easter, Anzac Day and other public holidays.

UK firms could regain nine sick days per worker by 2030 through upgraded connected technology, boosting productivity in retail, finance and healthcare sectors.

UK professionals aged 36-50 face the highest digital overload, with over 2,200 unread emails and growing pressure to stay constantly online, research finds.

The 'infinite workday' driven by constant digital interruptions risks workers' psychological safety and productivity, demanding a workplace communication reset.

Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.

Tech firms must balance rapid growth with team wellbeing, using clear processes and supportive leadership to sustain innovation and avoid burnout.

Louisiana tops the US as the most workaholic state, with longest hours and lowest work-life balance, amid a growing southern trend of job-related stress.

A new recruitment platform, GoGetta, reveals 73% of New Zealand workers open to new roles, with flexibility now valued above career growth.

Over 2.5 million UK workers took part in Techtimeout Tuesday, urging an hourly screen break to improve wellbeing and productivity at work.

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

Tika partners with WithU Training to offer users a free year of digital fitness, promoting mental and physical wellbeing in the workplace.