Despite not knowing hats and beards would make a huge comeback, Terry Williams dons his futurist hat to take a look at what we can expect to see happening in the working world in 2016.

Introducing leadership and talent development programmes has paid off for Housing New Zealand, says capability manager Ian Richardson. Performance and engagement have improved dramatically, he tells Helen Frances.

No other function has links within and across an organisation as strong and legitimate as HR, says Callum McKirdy. It’s HR’s role to join the dots and foster connection. That way the profession will stay relevant in 2016.

The current decade is one of major change as we alter the way we work, what work is available, and who is available to do that work, says Paul Spoonley. By the 2020s, the world will have changed—and New Zealand will be a different country.

Recent research by the Healthy Work Group investigated whether differences in the workplace environment affect employee’s understanding of acceptable workplace behaviour—and if “norms” within an industry influenced employees’ perceptions.

The science of psychometrics is constantly evolving in order to best gauge a candidate’s suitability for a role. Julie Cressey explores these developments and explains how hiring managers and HR professionals can utilise them effectively.

How can we take advantage of new technology and advances in neuroscience to boost our learning and development results? Anna Kingston explores some of the options for creating learning experiences that will generate new ways of thinking and engaging with the world of work.

Taking a proactive and collaborative approach to health and safety is paying off for the Christchurch branch of labour hire company OneStaff. Health and safety manager Justine Ward explains how.

Has the pendulum swung too far against those least able to bargain on their talents in the working world? Are our organisations giving enough thought to human sustainability and producing leaders who create a culture of trust? Chris Till addresses some of the issues facing HR in 2016.

When assessing the issue of the competency of a teacher, both the board of trustees as the employer and the Education Council have a say. But what happens when they disagree? A recent decision offers guidance, says Paul Robertson.