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Techday NZ
10 hours ago
- Health
- Techday NZ
NZ businesses urged to bridge gap in mental health support
New research from Peninsula Group indicates that New Zealand businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of supporting employee mental health, though many still lack dedicated initiatives and resources. The findings are based on a global survey covering more than 79,000 small to medium-sized businesses. The survey included responses from New Zealand participants and was conducted across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada. The results highlight that while awareness of mental health issues in the workplace is rising, there is a gap between understanding and the implementation of practical support schemes. Among New Zealand employers surveyed, 73% reported that they do not currently offer mental health days in addition to standard leave and do not intend to introduce them within the next year. In the same timeframe, 57% are not planning to introduce any new mental health initiatives. This lack of planned action comes as many New Zealand businesses acknowledge an increase in demand for support related to mental wellbeing. According to the survey, 30% of employers noted a rise in mental health-related sick leave, and 52% observed a greater number of employees experiencing mental health challenges. Support structures Data from the research shows that only 25% of New Zealand employers currently offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, just 28% have introduced new wellbeing measures during the past year. This means that a majority of businesses are yet to provide targeted support for mental health concerns beyond standard leave policies. Stigma regarding mental health disclosure also remains prevalent in New Zealand workplaces. The survey found that 77% of respondents are not fully confident their employees would feel safe discussing a mental health issue with their manager. We're seeing more openness and honesty from employees about mental health which is a positive shift," said Kayleigh Frost, Associate Director of Operations at Wisdom Wellbeing ANZ, Peninsula New Zealand's Employee Assistance Program provider. Frost acknowledged that some progress has been made, but emphasised the opportunity for employers to build on this foundation was significant. Many employers are already taking steps to support staff, but our data shows there is still plenty of opportunity to expand that support further. Even small changes, like basic training for managers, can make a meaningful difference. By contrast, the Peninsula Group noted that employers in countries such as Canada are more likely to have introduced additional mental health initiatives - including mental health days - within the past 12 months. This suggests there is further potential for New Zealand businesses to implement and normalise expanded support for mental health. Opportunity for action Support needs to be accessible and meaningful, not a tick-the-box exercise. Poor mental health is estimated to cost New Zealand employers approximately NZD $1.3 billion a year. We cannot afford for mental health to be the thing that is talked about in policy but missed in practice. The opportunity lies in translating this awareness into consistent and tangible support for employees. Frost added that support strategies do not necessarily need to be complex or costly to be effective. Introducing basic measures such as management training, facilitating open conversations, and providing access to confidential assistance can help address the identified needs. The data provided by Peninsula Group illustrates an ongoing challenge for New Zealand businesses: turning growing awareness of mental health issues into direct and systematic support for employees. Responses from employers indicate a willingness to discuss mental health more openly, but also highlight a need for expanded practical measures to ensure staff feel secure, supported, and able to access appropriate assistance when needed. Follow us on: Share on:
Ottawa Citizen
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
P.E.I.'s Abby Hustler one step closer to PWHL
It has been a month to remember for Abby Hustler. Article content The 22-year-old daughter of Paul and April Hustler of St. Louis, P.E.I., became the first Prince Edward Islander drafted in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) by the Minnesota Frost, in the second round, 14th overall, on June 24. Article content Article content Hustler, a forward, would then sign her first pro contract – a two-year deal – with the Frost on July 17. Article content Article content 'It's pretty cool, obviously,' Hustler told The Guardian in a phone interview. 'It's one thing to get drafted but to sign kind of secures your spot. Article content Article content 'I'm super pumped to get going to Minnesota and have the opportunity to make that my home for two years.' Article content On top of the PWHL excitement, Hustler concluded hosting a two-week successful hockey camp for females aged eight-to-15-years-old in North Rustico, P.E.I., last week. Article content 'It had a really great turnout and I'm looking to keep expanding it for the future years,' said Hustler. Article content Although now signed, Hustler is not letting up or taking anything for granted. Hustler is just as focused on preparing for the start of training camp in mid-November. Article content 'I still want to prove myself when I get there,' said Hustler. 'My training regimen will be the same still, but it's nice having the comfort of knowing the coaches will take the time to develop you because you are a two-year product of theirs and potentially more.' Article content Article content Hustler has also been looking into living arrangements and will live with forward Anna Segedi. Hustler and Segedi, a third-round selection of the Frost, 22nd overall, played together at St. Lawrence University. Article content Article content 'It's a bonus to know someone going in,' said Hustler. Article content Since the draft, Hustler has had the opportunity to have some discussions with the Frost. Article content 'They are super excited to have me,' said Hustler. 'The coaching staff is amazing and also the players on the team have been reaching out to me. Article content 'It's super cool to get to know them and find out what they think of me as a player.' Article content Hustler is excited to join the Frost. Not only are the Frost winners of the first two Walter Cups as PWHL champions, the team plays out of the Xcel Energy Centre – home of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild – in St. Paul, MN.
AU Financial Review
2 days ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
‘Everything associated with design you can learn from a magazine'
Vince Frost loves print. Should he ever need some inspiration, next to his design studio in Clerkenwell, London is a store called MagCulture with magazines from all over the world. 'It's just phenomenal,' he says. 'The world is so digital now, everything's on screens. There's no beginning and end of a digital experience. You go down rabbit holes, it's endless. Whereas a book or a publication has a front and a back, and it's been curated in that order. It's a real object.' Frost, 60, is one of the world's foremost designers, adding his flair to the likes of Qantas, Four Seasons Hotels, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Macquarie, Sydney Opera House and AMP, and his studio has collected a slew of awards and industry accolades. In 2024, he was awarded the Australian Design Prize for his service to Australian design over his career. He founded his firm, Frost Design, 30 years ago – the same year The Australian Financial Review Magazine was created.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 10 renders just leaked — and I'm digging the bold colors
Now that the next Made by Google event is official, it's only a matter of time before we get our first official look at the new Pixel 10 lineup. I've always given Google credit for giving people variety, and based on these latest Pixel 10 renders that have now leaked, it looks like it's going to be more of the same with the next model. Android Headlines shared a new batch of renders purportedly of the Pixel 10, which appears to be flaunting bolder looking paint jobs than in previous years. Don't get me wrong, the current options for the Pixel 9 look great, but it appears that Google's going after a more striking look with the amount of saturation it's adding for the Pixel 10. Just as before, it appears that there will be a total of four colors: Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, and Limoncello. There's nothing out of the ordinary with Obsidian, since it's been what the company has offered for the past several years — but it looks like Porcelain is being dropped for this year. Instead, Frost appears to be replacing it, brininging a slightly cooler color temperature than Porcelain. I really like Indigo, not only because it's a lighter shade than the blue shadow option for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but because it's been ages since I've seen a shade of blue from Google. In fact, you'll have to go back to the original Pixel from 2016 when a Really Blue option was available. It reminds me of the Galaxy S25's navy option, but Indigo is much more saturated in tone. And finally, there's Limoncello that's a stark contrast to the wintergreen paint job of the current Pixel 9. Again, it's much brighter in tone than previous shades of green — making it pop the most out of all the other colors. However, I'm a little bummed that Peony is being dropped and that it doesn't appear to have a replacement color with the Pixel 10. These new leaked renders also give us additional details that I'm excited about, like how there are three cameras on the back of the standard model instead of the usual two. Rumors hint that Google's giving the standard Pixel 10 series a dedicated 11MP telephoto camera, which would be a first for the series. This would complement the 50MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras the Pixel 10 is also tipped to come with, adding even more utility to its package than its predecessors. In terms of the overall design, the Pixel 10 doesn't look to be a huge departure from the current mdoels — with the same rounded corners and physical keys on the right side. I'm stoked by these color options because they're brighter and bolder than before, while also giving consumers a bit of variety. The only thing I'm concerned about at this point is the Pixel 10's price, since Google has given us wo consecutive years of price hikes for its flagships. With the introduction of a third camera, it's possible we could be in store for yet another one. I hope not. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
2 days ago
- Health
'Supernanny' star Jo Frost opens up about living with life-threatening anaphylaxis
"Supernanny" star Jo Frost is opening up about living with anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. "I feel like I'm lucky I'm still here," Frost told "Good Morning America" of her lifelong struggle with the condition. Before entering a new place, Frost says she usually does a visual scan of the area. "It's natural for me to do that. It's like 'Terminator,' kind of just, like, scan every room I come into," Frost said, referencing the 1984 movie "The Terminator," in which the titular cyborg assassin scans his surroundings with his eyes. "It literally could threaten my life. It could kill me." In Frost's case, if she comes into contact with nuts, shellfish, or horses, she could develop a dangerous allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Even the smallest particles floating in the air could make Frost ill. "My ears start to itch, and at the same time, my eyes start to swell, and then I just get ... flooded with saliva. I cannot breathe," Frost explained. "I will become dizzy. I'm getting hot, just, you know, just thinking about that." The "Supernanny" star said she hopes to raise awareness about anaphylaxis, a condition about 1 in 20 Americans experience, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. "It essentially can shut down your cardiovascular system. It can cause life-threatening drops in blood pressure. It can affect your breathing," said Dr. Stephanie Widmer, an ABC News medical contributor, board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist. The first course of treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine, which is typically administered with an auto-injector such as an EpiPen. Frost said she carries two EpiPens with her everywhere she goes. Frost also said advocating for herself hasn't been easy because many people don't know the dangers people who can get anaphylaxis face. "I mean, airlines. I mean, you know, when I was filming 48 weeks a year, you know, and that was a really tricky thing," said Frost. "People get territorial over their peanuts. I mean, it's insane." Frost first opened up about her anaphylaxis on "Supernanny" five years ago. "The children have anaphylaxis, which of course has created a lot of anxiety. As someone myself that lives with anaphylaxis I totally get it," Frost said at the time in one episode. Frost is now calling for anaphylaxis instruction for people who work in restaurants and day cares. "I want health and safety standards," Frost said. "I want families that drop their toddlers off to daycare to feel that their children are in the care of staff who actually are trained with anaphylaxis and allergies. Because if that's not, then you might as well put a loaded gun in my face, because that's the threat that you've just given me."
