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Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support

The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries
Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals
Unified Communications

Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals

New research reveals 82% of UK IT and telecoms professionals find team building boosts collaboration, with 52% experiencing lasting benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Kao Data adopts PepTalk to boost Harlow data centre morale
Artificial Intelligence

Kao Data adopts PepTalk to boost Harlow data centre morale

Kao Data partners with JCA Engineering and PepTalk to boost worker engagement and safety at new KLON-03 data centre in Harlow, UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
Recruitment

Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive

Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Workplace culture stories

Hyland appoints Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Hyland appoints Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer

Hyland has appointed Sharon Brand as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead global HR strategy and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces
Human Capital Management

KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces

KnowBe4 ranks 51st on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, praised for employee trust, respect and engagement worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets
Supply Chain

Samsara launches AI tool to reward safe truck drivers in fleets

Samsara launches Recognition, an AI tool for fleets that rewards safe truck drivers, aiming to boost retention and safety in the transport sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Lenovo report reveals slow progress in Gen AI workplace shifts
Generative AI

Lenovo report reveals slow progress in Gen AI workplace shifts

Lenovo research reveals 81% of IT leaders prioritise productivity, yet under half feel their digital workplaces effectively support transformation with Gen AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace culture stories

HubSpot's Helen Russell on building trust in AI-driven workplaces
Digital Transformation

HubSpot's Helen Russell on building trust in AI-driven workplaces

Helen Russell of HubSpot reveals how trust and openness are key to embedding AI in workplaces, boosting adoption and reshaping organisational culture.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Economic, mental strain drive 80,000 Kiwis to Australia
Migration

Economic, mental strain drive 80,000 Kiwis to Australia

Almost 80,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia in 2024 as economic pressure worsens mental health, with over half citing financial stress as their main concern.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff
Human Capital Management

Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff

Konica Minolta Australia has been named a Great Place To Work CertifiedTM workplace for 2025, with 72% of staff citing it a great place to work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
Human Capital Management

Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025

Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand's Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor wins top workplace award on first try in Australia
Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor wins top workplace award on first try in Australia

Westcon-Comstor has earned Great Place to Work certification in Australia on its first attempt, with 91% of local staff endorsing it as a great workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
EduTech

Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work

Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Australian workers report highest stress in Asia-Pacific region
Productivity

Australian workers report highest stress in Asia-Pacific region

Over half of Australian workers report high stress, with 23% feeling overloaded, the highest in Asia-Pacific, reveals ADP's People at Work 2025 report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025