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How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
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Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.
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Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status
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UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.
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Five things we all hate about IT at work
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Endless projects, slow responses, and first-day IT hiccups—office workers reveal their top five frustrations with workplace IT.
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Karnataka Bank improves communication with TrueConf platform
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Karnataka Bank has launched the TrueConf platform across 900 branches, boosting productivity and ensuring secure digital communication for 15,000 employees.
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Oracle boosts productivity with new user experiences in HCM
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Oracle unveils new user experience features in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, including Activity Centres tailored for specific roles, aiming to boost productivity and organisational growth.
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IPI earns top three-star rating from Best Companies
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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IPI has received a prestigious three-star rating from Best Companies, reflecting its outstanding employee engagement and commitment to a positive workplace culture.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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An Insightful study reveals a widespread issue of lost focus in the workplace, with 92% of employers and 80% of employees acknowledging persistent distractions impeding productivity.
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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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cryptocurrency
Businesses face growing deepfake threats, as illustrated by a US$25 million scam targeting a Hong Kong employee. Awareness, training, and advanced tools are crucial to safeguard against such risks.
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The psychology behind system migrations and how to manage change
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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Businesses face daunting changes with digital transformations; mastering the psychology behind these shifts is key to effective change management.
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AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.
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Nearly half of Singapore employees feel underpaid: ADP survey
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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engineering
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Nearly half of Singaporean employees feel underpaid, with Arts and Culture workers topping the dissatisfaction list at 67%, reports ADP's latest survey.
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UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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UK employees seek AI for efficiency but face hurdles, says Coveo. 42% find AI beneficial, yet concerns over tools and policies persist, impacting trust and effectiveness.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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Eurowings pioneers AI-powered assistant to enhance operations
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Eurowings has become the first airline to use an AI-powered operations control assistant, NetLine/Ops ++ aiOCC, to improve efficiency and stability.
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Workhuman reveals new Admin Hub features to boost programme management
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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hcm
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Workhuman introduces advanced features to its Admin Hub to enhance programme management, offering improved reporting, data accessibility, and customisation for HR leaders.
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Ping Identity recognised as dual leader in KuppingerCole reports
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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ping identity
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Ping Identity has been named a leader in Customer Identity and Access Management and Passwordless Authentication for 2024 by respected analyst firm KuppingerCole.
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Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide
Thu, 30th May 2024
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saas
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data analytics
Genetec is expanding globally with new R&D hubs in Vienna, Krakow, and Orléans, alongside new Experience Centres in Washington D.C., Sydney, and Dubai.
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IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong
Thu, 30th May 2024
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jobs
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recruitment
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management
Hong Kong's IT sector leads investment in employee share plans, pouring HKD $38.5 billion in 2022, to attract and retain top talent.
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HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.
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Study finds hybrid work causing major productivity losses
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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it departments
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employees
New research by Scalable Software reveals employees in the US and UK lose almost four hours weekly due to IT challenges in hybrid work environments.