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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
What's keeping the CEO up at night? Gartner reveals top-of-mind concerns
Digital Transformation

What's keeping the CEO up at night? Gartner reveals top-of-mind concerns

The survey found that as simple, implemental growth becomes harder to achieve, CEOs are concentrating on changing the structure of their companies.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Asia's top workplaces named...here's where Rackspace placed
Multi-cloud

Asia's top workplaces named...here's where Rackspace placed

Rackspace's workplace culture has been recognized as one of the best in Asia by Great Places to Work, ranking 9th overall.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
25 funny things to do at the office
Microsoft

25 funny things to do at the office

Beat office boredom: From wearing your boss's outfits to engaging in faux debates, here are 25 hilarious ways to entertain yourself at work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Expertise sought
Outsourcing

Expertise sought

Outsourcing may be the solution to resource constraints. It allows for expert help without increasing long-term overheads.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace culture stories

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
Hong Kong shines at workplace culture awards
DataCentre infrastructure

Hong Kong shines at workplace culture awards

Employers that are more transparent, supportive of staff growth and lead by example are more likely to be rated as a good place to work by staff.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
DRESS FOR THE OCCASION
Organisational culture

DRESS FOR THE OCCASION

The importance of dressing appropriately for business events and understanding dress codes. Dress for your host and project the right image.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Communicating with customers in the CEC
Customers

Communicating with customers in the CEC

In today's challenging economy, effective communication with customers is key; active listening and maintaining a positive outlook can make all the difference.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009