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Siemon earns top ESG accolades with EcoVadis Gold rating
Clean technologies

Siemon earns top ESG accolades with EcoVadis Gold rating

Siemon has unveiled its 2024 ESG Report, celebrating a Gold EcoVadis rating and its commitment to sustainability and ethical governance in tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
O.C. Tanner unveils AI tools to enhance employee recognition
Generative AI

O.C. Tanner unveils AI tools to enhance employee recognition

O.C. Tanner has launched Culture Intelligence, an AI-driven toolset designed to enhance employee recognition and improve retention rates across organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture
Human Capital Management

Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture

HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Learning and Development in action
Partner Programmes

Learning and Development in action

Recent shifts in business culture are elevating learning and development, with over 60% of leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasing budgets to enhance employee skills.

By Aisling MacNamara • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value
Unified Communications

AI revolution in workplace enhances human skill value

A new global study by Workday reveals AI as a driver of workplace skills enhancement, with workers embracing human traits like empathy as vital for future success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
Data Analytics

KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld

KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th 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

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Workplace culture stories

Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ
Productivity

Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ

A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025
Human Capital Management

Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025

Talent has received the prestigious Great Place To Work certification for 2025, highlighting a remarkable 94% employee engagement rate, far surpassing the Australian average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed
Partner Programmes

The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed

Amidst the celebrations of International Women's Day, experts underscore the crucial role of allyship in elevating women's success in business.

By Louise Mahrra • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds
Transparency

Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds

A recent survey reveals that 70% of Australians prefer keeping professional boundaries, with only 20% describing friendly ties with their bosses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Lenovo appoints Victoria Mahan as NZ General Manager
Partner Programmes

Lenovo appoints Victoria Mahan as NZ General Manager

Lenovo has appointed Victoria Mahan as General Manager for New Zealand, succeeding Libby MacGregor, to lead operations from Auckland.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Beyond Key recognised as top IT workplace for 2024
Unified Communications

Beyond Key recognised as top IT workplace for 2024

Beyond Key has been named one of the best workplaces in IT and IT-BPM for 2024, highlighting its focus on employee well-being and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
IMP Software marks growth with staff changes & expansion
Schools

IMP Software marks growth with staff changes & expansion

IMP Software closed 2024 with significant growth, now serving over 500 Multi-Academy Trusts and 5,000 schools, backed by key new appointments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Alyve Health partners with CaratLane for habit challenge
Gamification

Alyve Health partners with CaratLane for habit challenge

Alyve Health and CaratLane have teamed up to launch the 'Becoming a Habit Champion' programme, aimed at enhancing employee well-being through healthy habits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts
ISACA

ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts

A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Human Capital Management

HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence

From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues
Law

YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues

YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024