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Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being
Digital Transformation

Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being

Kerv has teamed up with the Retail Trust to enhance the well-being of retail workers in the UK, aiming to alleviate pressures and improve support services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Security Information and Event Management

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent

UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Human Capital Management

UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Work-life balance stories

Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers

A report by Cloudbrink reveals that remote workers log longer hours than office employees, challenging productivity misconceptions in hybrid work environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG
Human Capital Management

Hybrid working forecasted to reshape work by 2025 - IWG

The International Workplace Group forecasts significant shifts in work practices by 2025, warning that enforcing daily office attendance may trigger mass resignations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
Human Capital Management

Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market

A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Generative AI

Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews

Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits
Human Capital Management

Kiwis take fewer leave days than Aussies & Brits

A new study shows New Zealand workers take an average of 14 leave days yearly, fewer than their Australian and British counterparts, raising wellbeing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Work-life balance stories

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city
Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Two thirds of workers seeking a pay rise
Hybrid & Remote Work

Two thirds of workers seeking a pay rise

Inflation is driving New Zealand staff to demand higher wages, with 87% worried their salaries will lag rising living costs this year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility
Recruitment

Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility

New research from ELMO Software reveals Gen Z workers are driving workplace change, prioritising pay rises and job stability over traditional loyalties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts
Inflation

Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts

A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Businesses urged to prioritise AI data security measures
Physical Security

Businesses urged to prioritise AI data security measures

CMTG has advised Australian businesses to assess privacy and data risks before integrating AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, as data protection becomes essential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
Artificial Intelligence

LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians

LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Why to have your next meeting over coffee
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why to have your next meeting over coffee

Coffee meetings can ease hierarchy, boost creativity and give workers a brief reset, helping conversations flow more freely.

By Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Job seekers

Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs

The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity
Artificial Intelligence

AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity

New research reveals that daily AI use among Australian employees has surged from 18% to 27%, aiding productivity but highlighting slow adoption challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024