Work-life balance stories - Page 4

Women are vital to building resilient, innovative digital infrastructure, yet underrepresentation threatens growth and stability worldwide.

As AI accelerates change, leaders are warned that rapid growth without robust human and operational structures is fragile and unsustainable.

Maternal isolation quietly drives women from the workforce; now new digital platforms aim to rebuild real-world connection and careers.

Amid rising AI and automation in contact centres, new research finds leadership, empathy and agent support now outmuscle technology alone.

Australia's clogged inboxes are quietly draining productivity, but AI-powered “communications mining” may finally turn email into an asset.

Australian midsize law firms double down on client care and incremental growth as AI use goes mainstream amid workload and talent strains.

Australian couples who play video games together each week report significantly higher relationship satisfaction, new survey data suggests.

AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.

Asia-Pacific startup founders are growing older but no less ambitious, with most over 45 and four in ten still chasing unicorn valuations.

Contact centre staff report rising morale and stronger support, yet many remain uneasy and undertrained as AI tools spread through their work.

Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.

Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.

Almost half of Australian workers adopt hybrid work, sparking debate as Victoria considers law granting two days homeworking weekly.

Borderless CS has been named Best Employer 2025 by Cyber Youth Australia for its strong culture of inclusivity, learning, and employee wellbeing in cybersecurity.

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

Blackbird IT has earned Great Place to Work certification, with 88% of employees rating it highly, surpassing Australia's 60% national average.