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Kiwi Stories

Work-life balance stories

More perks, more loyalty?
Human Capital Management

More perks, more loyalty?

Staff given fresh challenges are far more likely to stay, with 83% saying such opportunities boost loyalty to their employer.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Engineers and architects confront their gender problem
Social Media

Engineers and architects confront their gender problem

Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
Fintech

Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses

Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Keep fatigue out of the workplace
Risk & Compliance

Keep fatigue out of the workplace

Fatigue can raise the risk of workplace incidents, leaving businesses and workers responsible for spotting tiredness before it affects safety.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Get rid of absenteeism once and for all
Human Capital Management

Get rid of absenteeism once and for all

Absenteeism is costing New Zealand employers GBP £650 million a year, with sick days rising as businesses get bigger.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested
Supply Chain

Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested

Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Four-dimensional approach for all-round wellness
Human Capital Management

Four-dimensional approach for all-round wellness

Workplace stress is costing employers productivity and retention, as firms widen wellness programmes beyond exercise to mind, emotions and values.

By Geoff • 9 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Exercise experts get flexible for rural health
Agricultural Technology

Exercise experts get flexible for rural health

Personalised workouts are in demand as agritech and long hours leave farmers needing support to stay fit, healthy and injury-free.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Kids vs mobile phones - who gets more attention?
AVG Technologies

Kids vs mobile phones - who gets more attention?

One in three Kiwi kids say their parents spend as much or less time with them as on mobile devices, according to new AVG Technologies research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Celebrating Success
Partner Programmes

Celebrating Success

<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
Loving life -and work
Virtualisation

Loving life -and work

<strong>More than 20 years in the industry haven't dampened Jennifer Rutherford's enthusiasm for the sector — and what it can do for business.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012

Global Stories

Work-life balance stories

Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?
Digital Transformation

Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?

Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014
How to create an effective work-life balance...
Health Technologies

How to create an effective work-life balance...

Struggling with work-life balance? Leading research suggests that posture can impact your mood and energy. Learn practical tips to regain balance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014
5 tips to achieve a work-life balance...
LinkedIn

5 tips to achieve a work-life balance...

Struggling to balance work and life? LinkedIn blogger Claudia Megele offers crucial tips on managing emotions and expectations to achieve true happiness.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2013
App of the Week: Nike + iPod
Productivity

App of the Week: Nike + iPod

Discover how the Nike+iPod app blends exercise with your favourite music playlists, enhancing both your workouts and productivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2012
A date with Datastor
Cloud Services

A date with Datastor

Datastor's CEO, Dave Rosenberg, talks to The Channel about his IT career so far and his new-found passion for mountain biking.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Creating a flexible work environment
Unified Communications

Creating a flexible work environment

Unified communications technology is providing a new, flexible working environment and helping achieve work-life balance.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Jan 2009