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Making a dent in the tech universe

Making a dent in the tech universe


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Sustainability in IT business. What you can do to decarbonise

Most of us are onboard with the fact that humans have been overconsuming the earth's resources at an unsustainable rate. Action from a global, government, and local government level is still unsatisfactory. Everyone needs to start doing their bit, and hopefully each little bit adds up and makes a big difference.

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    Abletech Values - Part 1

    ARTICLE

    In April 2022 we checked in with the team to find out how connected they feel to the Abletech values and ask if they were empowered to live them each day at Abletech. This blog is a summary of the results from the April survey.

    Pink shirt day

    ARTICLE

    We promoted positive social relationships and celebrated Pink Shirt Day with aroha and respect at Abletech. We joined the Mental Health Foundation’s campaign to open up conversations that prevent bullying and nurture mental wellbeing.

    Flagstaff marks the spot where the treaty was signed in the town of Waitangi

    Waitangi

    ARTICLE

    Perhaps it’s a good time to learn (or relearn) how to introduce yourself in te reo Māori.

    Māori cultural competency

    ARTICLE

    Our team had a fantastic day with Tania Te Whenua who tailored a Tū Tangata training workshop for us. She included Māori language and customary concepts as they form part of NZ’s shared cultural heritage and identity.

    ShakeOut

    ARTICLE

    Great to participate in the earthquake drill today.

    Sign language & mental health

    ARTICLE

    Two important weeks are marked this week. Deaf Aotearoa marks NZ Sign Language. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ marks Mental Health Awareness.

    Sushi workshop

    ARTICLE

    One of our Abletech Team Values is being Sustainable. For us there are a few themes that sit under that. One is that we value good work-life balance, and building a strong team culture.

    Virtual team lunch

    ARTICLE

    🍴Virtual team lunch today. 30 meals at 27 different WFH locations across Wellington 😋

    Virtual tech talks

    ARTICLE

    Our Friday tech talks and social gatherings are bringing our team together more than ever. With the Abletech team working from home our virtual meetings are alive and well.

    March 2020

    ARTICLE

    Developers are well versed at working from home. In fact, our developers have been known to code from beaches and snowy alps at the best of times. However, having our entire team locked down and working from home is new for us.

    4 tips for working from home

    ARTICLE

    We’ve been working from home, or working remotely, for a few years now. Are you moving into a work from home phase? Here are some things we’ve learnt.

    Cardiac arrest

    ARTICLE

    The latest New Zealand Listener highlights recent research into heart disease.

    Somewhere in the wild, Golden, BC, Canada

    16 Months Remote, In Review

    ARTICLE

    Last year, my partner and I moved to Canada, mainly to explore the other side of the world from New Zealand. We wanted to be away one or two years, but we didn’t have funds to do that without working.

    Be Active — me kori tonu

    ARTICLE

    It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ suggest five ways to wellbeing at work. There are lots of ideas here, including being active. This year, with a nature theme, we’re encouraged to get outdoors 🌱 to strengthen our wellbeing and lift our mood.

    Getting Ready

    ARTICLE

    Each of us needs a bag we can grab. A small backpack of essential items to grab if you have to quickly evacuate with little or no warning. It’s especially important if you will have to walk a long way to get home during an emergency.

    Click this image to find your nearest AEDs

    Built in Wellington, used in Wellington

    ARTICLE

    Our app showing AED locations nationwide saved a local life this week. Well done to Alea for using the app to find her nearest defibrillator. Great to see so many AEDs available in the Cuba Mall area:

    One Rai$ed Bed — 4

    ARTICLE

    So since the last time I have not allocated a huge amount of time to the raised bed but I have kept an eye on things and watched as the seeds germinated and the seedlings started to take hold.

    Abletech Values - Part 1

    ARTICLE

    In April 2022 we checked in with the team to find out how connected they feel to the Abletech values and ask if they were empowered to live them each day at Abletech. This blog is a summary of the results from the April survey.

    Pink shirt day

    ARTICLE

    We promoted positive social relationships and celebrated Pink Shirt Day with aroha and respect at Abletech. We joined the Mental Health Foundation’s campaign to open up conversations that prevent bullying and nurture mental wellbeing.

    Flagstaff marks the spot where the treaty was signed in the town of Waitangi

    Waitangi

    ARTICLE

    Perhaps it’s a good time to learn (or relearn) how to introduce yourself in te reo Māori.

    Māori cultural competency

    ARTICLE

    Our team had a fantastic day with Tania Te Whenua who tailored a Tū Tangata training workshop for us. She included Māori language and customary concepts as they form part of NZ’s shared cultural heritage and identity.

    ShakeOut

    ARTICLE

    Great to participate in the earthquake drill today.

    Sign language & mental health

    ARTICLE

    Two important weeks are marked this week. Deaf Aotearoa marks NZ Sign Language. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ marks Mental Health Awareness.

    Sushi workshop

    ARTICLE

    One of our Abletech Team Values is being Sustainable. For us there are a few themes that sit under that. One is that we value good work-life balance, and building a strong team culture.

    Virtual team lunch

    ARTICLE

    🍴Virtual team lunch today. 30 meals at 27 different WFH locations across Wellington 😋

    Virtual tech talks

    ARTICLE

    Our Friday tech talks and social gatherings are bringing our team together more than ever. With the Abletech team working from home our virtual meetings are alive and well.

    March 2020

    ARTICLE

    Developers are well versed at working from home. In fact, our developers have been known to code from beaches and snowy alps at the best of times. However, having our entire team locked down and working from home is new for us.

    4 tips for working from home

    ARTICLE

    We’ve been working from home, or working remotely, for a few years now. Are you moving into a work from home phase? Here are some things we’ve learnt.

    Cardiac arrest

    ARTICLE

    The latest New Zealand Listener highlights recent research into heart disease.

    Somewhere in the wild, Golden, BC, Canada

    16 Months Remote, In Review

    ARTICLE

    Last year, my partner and I moved to Canada, mainly to explore the other side of the world from New Zealand. We wanted to be away one or two years, but we didn’t have funds to do that without working.

    Be Active — me kori tonu

    ARTICLE

    It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ suggest five ways to wellbeing at work. There are lots of ideas here, including being active. This year, with a nature theme, we’re encouraged to get outdoors 🌱 to strengthen our wellbeing and lift our mood.

    Getting Ready

    ARTICLE

    Each of us needs a bag we can grab. A small backpack of essential items to grab if you have to quickly evacuate with little or no warning. It’s especially important if you will have to walk a long way to get home during an emergency.

    Click this image to find your nearest AEDs

    Built in Wellington, used in Wellington

    ARTICLE

    Our app showing AED locations nationwide saved a local life this week. Well done to Alea for using the app to find her nearest defibrillator. Great to see so many AEDs available in the Cuba Mall area:

    One Rai$ed Bed — 4

    ARTICLE

    So since the last time I have not allocated a huge amount of time to the raised bed but I have kept an eye on things and watched as the seeds germinated and the seedlings started to take hold.

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