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Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals that 69% of Australian IT teams face burnout, with automation seen as a potential remedy by 75% of surveyed professionals.
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IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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In the tech industry, the celebration of resilience is overshadowing the need for supportive work environments, driving women to leave at alarming rates.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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Commvault partners with Cybermindz to support mental health

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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mental health
Commvault has teamed up with Cybermindz.org to tackle mental health issues faced by cybersecurity professionals in Australia and New Zealand, effective from 2025.
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Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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apm
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software development
Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
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Australian workers' productivity dips in summer months

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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A survey reveals 45% of Australian workers experience reduced productivity in summer, as many struggle to fully disconnect from work during holidays.
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Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.
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Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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workplace culture
A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.
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Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
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Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month nears, experts highlight automation's potential to reduce IT burnout, enhance governance, and fortify data management amid rising cyber threats.
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Australia's new labour law complicates cybersecurity efforts

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Australia's new right to disconnect law, targeting burnout reduction, starkly contrasts with rising cyber threats, 45% of which hit outside working hours.
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The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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siteminder
Australia's Right to Disconnect bill comes into effect, aiming to protect work-life balance by allowing employees to disengage from work communications outside official hours.
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GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.
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New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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clean technologies
SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.
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State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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productivity
Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering Management Report reveals engineers now seen as strategic partners, with 90% influencing business strategy.
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Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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education, learning & training
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productivity
Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.
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Over half of Aussies working digitally after hours, study finds

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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payroll systems
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New research by people2people Recruitment reveals that over half of employees feel pressure to work digitally outside regular hours, a trend that threatens work-life balance.
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Change fatigue risk to finance employee performance, warns Gartner

Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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productivity
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payroll systems
'Change fatigue', a risk to employee performance, is on the rise amongst finance staff, warns global research firm Gartner, emphasising disruptions over volume as the primary cause.
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Fortra unveils 2024 cybersecurity landscape report

Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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Fortra's 2024 State of Cybersecurity Survey signals phishing, malware, and accidental data loss as imminent security threats.