Work-life balance stories
Australian contact centres now face tougher scrutiny as psychosocial risk rules make workload design a legal issue, not just an HR one.
Consumers are increasingly muting and unsubscribing, forcing brands to compete with inbox fatigue and attention overload rather than rival campaigns.
More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.
Small firms could save hours on admin as the free assistant turns sales data into plain-language answers inside Square's platform.
More than 300 members have joined The Pillars in eight months, turning Sydney's private club into a venue for deals, partnerships and referrals.
Hiring decisions are increasingly being driven by skills and fit, as AI-polished CVs and big-name employers lose their edge in Australia.
Australian small firms are reporting higher revenue and hiring from AI, with regular use almost doubling in 18 months to 69%.
Firms using integrated cloud systems report fewer finance and budgeting errors, as pressure mounts to cut rework and overtime.
Financial caution is keeping more New Zealanders in salaried roles, even as most still say they would rather be their own boss.
Frontline employers could cut rostering time and labour costs as the software checks compliance and demand before shifts are published.
Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.
Children risk letting algorithms shape their identity unless parents build stronger offline bonds and teach critical thinking, a researcher says.
The study suggests Britons could spend 4.7 years of waking life using phones unintentionally, prompting a new wellbeing manifesto.
Shoppers are far more likely to click through to deals after work, with evening traffic also driving most mobile browsing, Hotukdeals said.
Burnout is rising as marketers race to master AI, while more than 70% of teams now work beyond sustainable capacity.
Office attendance rules are pushing 57% of UK finance workers towards quitting, as commuting costs and burnout deepen recruitment woes.
Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.
Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.
New polling suggests millions are missing out on the mental health boost of voice contact as anxiety keeps many Britons from phoning loved ones.
Canadian workers worry AI is squeezing pay and prospects, with university graduates and younger staff feeling the pressure most, Borderless AI says.