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Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work
Artificial Intelligence

Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work

A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Leadership stories

JAVLN names new senior leaders to drive AI & ANZ expansion
Data Analytics

JAVLN names new senior leaders to drive AI & ANZ expansion

JAVLN appoints three senior leaders to boost AI innovation and accelerate expansion across Australia and New Zealand's insurance software markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Exabeam named Leader in 2025 Gartner SIEM Magic Quadrant
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam named Leader in 2025 Gartner SIEM Magic Quadrant

Exabeam is named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 SIEM Magic Quadrant for the sixth time, highlighting its AI-driven security platform and ongoing innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Major infrastructure projects lag as AI adoption faces barriers
DevOps

Major infrastructure projects lag as AI adoption faces barriers

Major infrastructure projects face delays and overruns as AI adoption stalls, hindered by governance issues, cultural resistance, and skills gaps, experts reveal.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Asia-Pacific payments sector urged to act on quantum threats now
Encryption

Asia-Pacific payments sector urged to act on quantum threats now

The Emerging Payments Association of Asia urges APAC payments firms to urgently bolster defences against quantum computing risks, highlighting a major security gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push
Human Capital Management

IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Syriac Joswin named Chief Revenue Officer to drive Synoptek growth
Digital Transformation

Syriac Joswin named Chief Revenue Officer to drive Synoptek growth

Synoptek appoints Syriac Joswin as Chief Revenue Officer to fuel global growth and strengthen its market position through strategic leadership and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
The Chief Repeat Officer: Why great leaders say the same thing 100 different ways
Customer Relationship Management

The Chief Repeat Officer: Why great leaders say the same thing 100 different ways

Great leaders master change by repeating clear, authentic messages in diverse ways, guiding teams through digital transformation with honesty and optimism.

By David Leach • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes
Digital Transformation

AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes

AI use at work has surged, boosting individual productivity by 33%, yet most firms report little improvement in team performance or innovation outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe
Human Capital Management

Cloudera named among best small & medium workplaces in Europe

Cloudera has been named among Europe's Best Small & Medium Workplaces 2025 for fostering a trusted, inclusive work culture across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities
Risk & Compliance

How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities

Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards
Risk & Compliance

Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards

Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
EduTech

Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Tenable council aims to bridge cyber risk gap with new framework
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tenable council aims to bridge cyber risk gap with new framework

Tenable launches Exposure Management Leadership Council to help CISOs bridge the cyber risk communication gap with business leaders across key sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Sonny Thadani returns to lead Accordion's New York office growth
Leadership

Sonny Thadani returns to lead Accordion's New York office growth

Sonny Thadani returns as New York office lead at Accordion, boosting senior leadership to drive growth and talent in its largest and most critical client hub.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief
Data Analytics

Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief

Peel Ports Group has named Gavin Laybourne as its first Chief Technology and Information Officer to lead digital transformation across its UK port operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
New Zealand faces 30-year wait for GDP to double, OECD warns
Digital Transformation

New Zealand faces 30-year wait for GDP to double, OECD warns

The OECD warns New Zealand's GDP will take over 30 years to double without major changes to leadership and productivity amid rising AI use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025