Mental Health stories - Page 5

IBM Consulting Australia appoints Melanie Evans and promotes Wynand Fourie to lead its Distribution & Industrial division, boosting digital and AI innovation across sectors.

Almost 59% of Australian employees report work-related mental distress, amid rising burnout and calls for improved workplace wellbeing measures.

Lifeline and SANE are enhancing mental health support in Australia using digital tools like SMS and online chat for timely, accessible care.

Insight is named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's 2025 Innovation Guide for generative AI consultancy, aiding Asia Pacific firms from pilot to enterprise AI deployment.

Australian workers spend six hours on admin for every 1hr 42min on strategic tasks, driving calls for AI to ease the burden and boost productivity.

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

AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.

Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.

DHL ranks among Australia's top five workplaces for 2024, with 81% employee satisfaction, boosting its reputation for strong culture and leadership.

Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.

Geotab partners with Healthy Heads to enhance mental health and safety support for Australia's transport and logistics workers through data-driven initiatives.

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

AI adoption soars to 93% in ANZ firms amid growing worries over skills gaps, ethics, and employee trust, reveals ManageEngine survey.

Australian small businesses see the sharpest rise globally in mental health absences, with 33% reporting increased staff sick leave in the past year.

Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.

LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.

Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.