Productivity stories
Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.
Distractions are a major barrier to productivity, with research suggesting people are distracted more than 400 times a day. Technology can help.
A Redback Connect poll reveals 86% of Australians who worked from home during the pandemic wish to continue, with 73% of employers open to it.
The content management provider has data centres in Australia and New Zealand that deliver cloud solutions to local customers.
Pulse Secure extends its Pulse Cares program to support customers' work from home initiatives and online business services.
NTT urges New Zealand firms to sustain remote working efficiencies, warning that a return to pre-COVID routines could squander productivity gains.
Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.
Ricoh brings its Always Current Technology v1.1 platform to Australia, allowing users to update their devices and add new features on demand.
Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.
Weak planning, funding and governance are leaving New Zealand unable to deliver the wider public outcomes it now says it wants.
Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.
Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.
Tender documents have been issued for two Auckland transport schemes, bringing planned roadworks a step nearer and easing congestion for growing suburbs.
Rural Australian businesses are starting side hustles to cope with hardships, according to new research by Zoho Corporation and Telsyte.
Zebra Technologies and Signet have partnered to release wearable technology solutions to improve worker productivity and lower operational costs.
Careful questioning can expose risks, priorities and hidden obstacles before work begins, helping teams avoid costly missteps.
Transport industry groups say decades of stop-start planning could end if National’s $31 billion road and rail programme goes ahead.
Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.
The proposed $31 billion programme would reshape commuting in the upper North Island, while relying on RMA repeal and borrowing powers.
Chronic pressure at the office can harm health and performance, but simple changes in routine may help workers cope more easily.
