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Workday now dominated by ‘focus-sapping’ meetings

1 week ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

Australians are struggling to deal with the new “infinite workday”, with “focus-sapping” meetings and messages interrupting the most productive parts of the day, a new study has found. Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report includes an analysis of data from the tech giant’s suite of products, including Teams.
You’ll soon be getting ads on WhatsApp

1 week ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

The introduction of ads on WhatsApp signals that the “enshittification” of the messaging service is almost complete, according to Electronic Frontiers Australia chair John Pane. In a blog post, WhatsApp announced that ads would now appear in the Updates section of the app, which it said is used by up to 1.5 billion people each day. The Updates section allows users to follow news and updates from companies, news organisations and celebrities.
Deloitte to pay for Lego in wellbeing push

1 week ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

Consulting giant Deloitte will provide its workers with $US1,000 to buy Lego sets in a renewed workplace wellness push. Since 2019, Deloitte has been offering its US-based employees a subsidy for wellness, such as fitness classes, gaming consoles or spa services. In 2021, this subsidy was doubled to $1,536 ($US1,000). Commencing this month, the list of eligible subsidised items this money can be spent on was expanded to include “Legos and puzzles”.
Victorian government signals new direction for industry policy

1 week ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

A new direction for its relationship with industry will see the Victorian government focus on emerging technologies such as AI and quantum, and developing skills across the economy. Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks launched the Victorian Industry Policy last week, a framework to “grow local industries, back cutting-edge technologies and build on” the state’s strengths.
Migrants working in jobs well below qualifications

1 week ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

Many migrants who worked as managers and professionals in the tech industry before coming to Australia are struggling to get these skills recognised and find a suitable job – even after a decade, a new report has found. The federal government’s Australian Institute of Family Studies released a report based on a survey of 2,400 humanitarian migrants over a 10-year period, beginning in 2013 when they were initially granted visas.
Sydney soars in startup rankings

2 weeks ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

Sydney is by far the leading tech innovation ecosystem in the southern hemisphere, while global startup performance has fallen in a post-COVID correction, according to a new report. outlines the current state of startup ecosystems around the world and ranks them in terms of performance, funding, AI-native transition, market reach, talent and experience and knowledge. Sydney and Melbourne have maintained their spots in the global rankings, coming in at 25th and 32nd respectively.
How to engage workers in the AI revolution

2 weeks ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

Workers need to properly be engaged with the adoption of AI to ensure they are not “invisible bystanders” and the full potential of the technology is realised, a new report has found. The University of Technology Sydney’s Human Technology Institute has released a report, From Invisible to Involved, providing a roadmap for how workplaces can effectively implement AI and bring their workers along for the journey.
Victorian hospital provider suffers alleged data breach

2 weeks ago | ia.acs.org.au | Leonard Bernardone

Victorian private hospital group Epworth Healthcare has been caught in an alleged data breach after a ransomware outfit leaked 40 gigabytes of allegedly stolen data to the dark web. On Tuesday morning, ransomware gang Global Group dropped a dataset that appeared to contain sensitive information related to Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne Private Hospital, Epworth Hospital in Richmond, and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Private hospital suffers alleged data breach

2 weeks ago | ia.acs.org.au | Leonard Bernardone

Victorian private hospital group Epworth Healthcare has been caught in an alleged data breach after a ransomware outfit leaked 40 gigabytes of allegedly stolen data to the dark web. On Tuesday morning, ransomware gang Global Group dropped a dataset that appeared to contain sensitive information related to Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne Private Hospital, Epworth Hospital in Richmond, and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Trump and Musk feud goes nuclear

2 weeks ago | ia.acs.org.au | Denham Sadler

The bromance between the US President and the world’s richest man has blown up spectacularly, with a social media war of words leading to Donald Trump warning of “serious consequences” and more than $50 billion being wiped off Elon Musk’s net worth. The rift between Trump and Musk came to a head on Friday, culminating with Musk accusing Trump of being “in the Epstein files” and the President threatening to cut all government subsidies and contracts with Musk’s companies.