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Are the millennials right about Artificial Intelligence?
Robotics

Are the millennials right about Artificial Intelligence?

Firms risk missing AI’s biggest gains unless younger staff push change, as the technology is set to reshape jobs rather than erase them.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations
Emoji

Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations

New research reveals the generation gap when it comes to the use of emojis at work, with mixed perceptions about their appropriateness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Equality a powerful multiplier of workplace innovation - Accenture
Accenture

Equality a powerful multiplier of workplace innovation - Accenture

Accenture research found that employees' willingness and ability to innovate is nearly five times higher in companies with a robust culture of equality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
Feeling fatigued? Getting out of the office for lunch could be the answer
Hays

Feeling fatigued? Getting out of the office for lunch could be the answer

Do you make a point to take your lunch break in full most workdays? You might be one of only 28% of New Zealanders who actually make the most of it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Unhappy employees call out 'tech laggard' employers
IT Automation

Unhappy employees call out 'tech laggard' employers

Business leaders know that unhappy employees cost them money, but some might be shocked at how high that cost can be.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018

Global Stories

Workplace culture stories

Culture Amp recruits diversity & inclusion veteran Aubrey Blanche
Atlassian

Culture Amp recruits diversity & inclusion veteran Aubrey Blanche

Culture Amp appoints DEI veteran Aubrey Blanche as global head of equitable design and impact, highlighting its commitment to a more inclusive workplace.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Three trends set to define work in the new decade
Workforce Technology

Three trends set to define work in the new decade

As the 2020s unfold, three key trends—human-centric HR, flexible working, and lifelong learning—are set to redefine the workplace landscape.

By Dan Fish • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020
Okta report outlines the new decade, new apps & new ways to work
Okta

Okta report outlines the new decade, new apps & new ways to work

Businesses and employees are using more applications, new technologies, and learning more than ever before, according to Okta's 2020 Businesses @ Work report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations

Culture Amp offers free Diversity - Inclusion starter kit to Singapore and Asia Pacific organizations, aiming to address workplace diversity deficit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Tata Consultancy Services named Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific
Tata

Tata Consultancy Services named Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific

Tata Consultancy Services has been named the Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year, excelling in ten HR areas.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
ANZ tech workers not feeling the happiness
Human Capital Management

ANZ tech workers not feeling the happiness

A new report reveals tech workers in Australia and New Zealand are less happy at work than the global average, citing poor work-life balance and high workloads.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Oracle, CrimsonLogic amongst best places to work in Singapore
Human Capital Management

Oracle, CrimsonLogic amongst best places to work in Singapore

CrimsonLogic and Oracle, alongside others, have been recognised as top workplaces in Singapore by HR Asia, following a survey of over 8,000 employees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019
Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture
Human Capital Management

Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture

Allianz's new HR programme lets senior executives shadow colleagues, fostering stronger company culture and better collaboration across global operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Noise pollution is the new second-hand smoke
Unified Communications

Noise pollution is the new second-hand smoke

ow loud is our phone call? Can you hear your co-worker's music through their headphones? Do you need to have that meeting in a public area of the office?.

By David Piggott • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work
Education, Learning & Training

Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work

Reverse mentoring flips traditional roles by having younger employees mentor senior colleagues. Success hinges on openness and a safe environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Enterprise Dunedin encourage local businesses to take on summer intens
Internships

Enterprise Dunedin encourage local businesses to take on summer intens

Enterprise Dunedin is encouraging growing Dunedin businesses to take on interns this summer – or even longer if the interns are the right fit.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
How offering IT 'self-service' can help create a more attractive workplace
Mobile Device Management

How offering IT 'self-service' can help create a more attractive workplace

How technology is offered in the workplace can have an instrumental impact on how an organisation is perceived and whether people will want to stay.

By Justin Krisko • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Workplace culture: The first line of infosec defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Workplace culture: The first line of infosec defence

A company's greatest data security threat isn't tech-related; it's a lax workplace culture. Here are four essential steps to fortify your organisation.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018