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#AltTextForAll: Improving the visual experience for blind & low vision people
Social Media

#AltTextForAll: Improving the visual experience for blind & low vision people

More than 6.6 billion images are uploaded to the internet every day, but for those who are blind or have low vision, it can be a massively limited experience.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Conquering stress and a heavy workload
Enterprise Resource Planning

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Neighbourly celebrates massive milestone
Social Media

Neighbourly celebrates massive milestone

Neighbourly, the New Zealand community website owned by Stuff, has welcomed its 750,000th member since its launch in 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Social Media

'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health

A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
NZ investors turn back on social media following Chch shooting fallout
Social Media

NZ investors turn back on social media following Chch shooting fallout

New Zealand fund managers are taking responsible investment to new heights, accounting for more than 70% of total assets under management.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Great Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup: take two
Clean technologies

Great Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup: take two

Redesigned equipment is back in the Pacific as the Ocean Cleanup makes a second bid to trap plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Global Stories

Social Media stories

Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific

Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Church group crowdsources 'I forgive you' emoji design
Social Media

Church group crowdsources 'I forgive you' emoji design

A Finnish church group crowdsources a new 'I forgive you' emoji, aiming to add it to Unicode's official list to promote forgiveness and peace globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky
Identity and Access Management

Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky

Kaspersky's Global Privacy Report 2018 reveals that 39.2% of users trade private data for increased safety, with many freely sharing social media details.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game
Facebook

Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game

Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together
Social Media

Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together

Tech companies risk missing out on hiring top Generation Z talent if they don't adapt their recruitment strategies, according to Mesmet.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays
Social Media

Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays

According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Twitter gets a makeover
Facebook

Twitter gets a makeover

Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour
Partner Programmes

The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour

Brand accountability and embracing nostalgia are key factors in modern consumer behaviour, according to a study by UM.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media
Data Privacy

Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media

Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger is calling for a social media strike on July 4 and 5 to demand control of users' data. #DigitalIndependence.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Retailers must prepare for social media revolution
Instagram

Retailers must prepare for social media revolution

Retailers must gear up their back-end systems for Instagram's enhanced shopping features to convert 'likes' into sales, warns digital commerce firm Tryzens.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

New report considers consumer rights around personal data
Data Privacy

New report considers consumer rights around personal data

Report finds no clear standards for access to consumer data, including personal data from social media and fitness trackers. Regulators urged for reform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019