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Employee experience to take on even greater importance in 2022
Digital Transformation

Employee experience to take on even greater importance in 2022

Digital platforms enable small businesses in Asia Pacific to become micro-multinational enterprises, engaging in cross-border operations for global buyers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds
EduTech

7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds

New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Having a healthy company culture could mean success during COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Having a healthy company culture could mean success during COVID-19

Creating frequent opportunities for social and professional remote interactions leads to a more engaged, productive workforce, says new study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm
Open source

Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm

Dropbox is investing in what it calls a 'Virtual First' working policy, which puts remote work front and centre of the company's workforce culture.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
TechnologyOne to pay $5.2m to 'bullied, misled & betrayed' ex employee
Cyberbullying

TechnologyOne to pay $5.2m to 'bullied, misled & betrayed' ex employee

Former TechnologyOne employee awarded $5.2m in damages in landmark bullying and unlawful dismissal case. Chair Adrian Di Marco penalised.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
2020 has profoundly changed how we work – so what now?
Unified Communications

2020 has profoundly changed how we work – so what now?

To navigate these changes now and into the future we need to build adaptable technologies and resilient workforces that can adjust on the fly.

By Angela Fox • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
'Old tech' may be holding back businesses & employees during COVID-19
Digital Engagement

'Old tech' may be holding back businesses & employees during COVID-19

92% of execs stress engagement, yet only 66% see 'highly engaged' staff, finds Harvard study on workforce loyalty.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work
Unified Communications

Minglr chat tool aims to bring 'watercooler' talk back to remote work

In the age of remote work, some people are sorely missing the so-called 'watercooler talk' and hallway conversations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Schneider Electric shares sustainability statistics
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric shares sustainability statistics

Schneider Electric has shared the numbers behind its efforts to increase its sustainability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020
It's time to sculpt the future of hybrid work, says Poly report
Hybrid & Remote Work

It's time to sculpt the future of hybrid work, says Poly report

COVID-19 has sparked a shift from a 'place' of work to a 'purpose' WHERE id = as organisations embrace remote working, according to a study from Poly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Webinar: The role of technology in making (or breaking) employee engagement
Digital Engagement

Webinar: The role of technology in making (or breaking) employee engagement

Employee engagement equals better productivity, loyalty, and customer satisfaction – and it's critical to an organisation's success.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity

In this interview, we speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of corporate affairs, Janet Granger-Wilcox about workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I).

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
Five things millennials look for in their next role
Empired

Five things millennials look for in their next role

Apart from being digital natives, millennials aren't really that different from other generations of workers and, of course, they're all individuals.

By Jaen Snyman • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
Micro Focus outlines CSR plan for the future
Supply Chain

Micro Focus outlines CSR plan for the future

Micro Focus debuts INSPIRE, its forward-looking CSR programme, aiming to foster an equitable, sustainable, and socially responsible corporate culture globally.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
Workplace

SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'
Hashtag

Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'

Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020

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Westcon-Comstor NZ named 2020 Employer of Choice
Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor NZ named 2020 Employer of Choice

Westcon-Comstor New Zealand named Employer of Choice at HR Awards, recognizing achievements in areas such as diversity and employee wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
Educating the next generation: what skills will they need in the future workplace?
Printing

Educating the next generation: what skills will they need in the future workplace?

As technology transforms Australia's workplace, future workers must master soft skills like critical thinking and adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven era.

By Shane Blandford • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020