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Fergus & Smartly partner to simplify NZ trades' payroll
Human Capital Management

Fergus & Smartly partner to simplify NZ trades' payroll

Fergus joins forces with Smartly to offer New Zealand tradespeople seamless payroll solutions at no extra cost, easing administrative work and enhancing workflow efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Working in Summer
Management

Working in Summer

Summer work in New Zealand brings greater risks of sunburn, dehydration and heatstroke, with long hours also fuelling fatigue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Highest paying regions revealed
Manufacturing

Highest paying regions revealed

Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington now top the pay table, as median hourly wages climb to NZD $27 across trades and industrial jobs.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
The unseen risks of remote work
Human Capital Management

The unseen risks of remote work

Nearly half of workers are logging longer hours for no extra pay, raising burnout, trust and retention risks for employers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Mar 2021
Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan
Human Capital Management

Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan

Productivity rose almost 40% in Japan as the software group tested a shorter week, hinting at a possible cure for overwork culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019

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Overtime & Authvia join up on receivables payments
Software-as-a-Service

Overtime & Authvia join up on receivables payments

Receivables teams could cut friction as the joint platform lets consumers settle balances during the same voice, SMS or digital exchange.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AI leaders stress governance & trust as adoption grows
Software-as-a-Service

AI leaders stress governance & trust as adoption grows

Governance concerns are rising as companies embed AI deeper into critical workflows, from factory floors to defence operations and customer service.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
Cloud-based platforms cut errors at professional firms
Digital Transformation

Cloud-based platforms cut errors at professional firms

Firms using integrated cloud systems report fewer finance and budgeting errors, as pressure mounts to cut rework and overtime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
UKG launches AI payroll tool to cut payment errors
Data Analytics

UKG launches AI payroll tool to cut payment errors

Errors in hourly workers' pay could be flagged sooner, as the new system analyses runs against five years of history before payday.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
File errors cost firms & push stressed staff to quit
Storage

File errors cost firms & push stressed staff to quit

Broken documents and file mix-ups are costing firms an average of USD $6,790 per employee each year, a new survey of US workers finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data
Data Analytics

Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data

Workday and Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain, finance, and workforce data with AI, enabling faster, smarter organisational decision-making amid disruption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

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Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll

Wagepoint rolls out built-in timesheets and a new mobile app, aiming to simplify payroll and time tracking for small Canadian businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Gusto brings payroll tools & insights into ChatGPT
Data Protection

Gusto brings payroll tools & insights into ChatGPT

Gusto launches a ChatGPT app letting small firms query payroll data, with limited users also able to run pay directly from the chat.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future
Data Protection

Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future

Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada's frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.

By Shash Anand • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?
Small Business

SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian logistics face 16-hour monthly losses over tech issues
Clean technologies

Australian logistics face 16-hour monthly losses over tech issues

Mobile technology downtime costs Australia's transport sector 16 hours monthly, impacting profits and causing stress. SOTI calls for better support tools.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Widespread unpaid overtime & mental health taking its toll
Power / Energy

Widespread unpaid overtime & mental health taking its toll

A new survey reveals 84% of UK workers feel compelled to work overtime, averaging an extra 23 hours monthly, impacting health and personal lives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024