There are worse leadership activities than looking for parallels between Star Trek leadership and the real thing, says Terry Williams. He boldly goes where previously only straight, white men have gone before.

Raewyn Court visits DB Breweries and learns about the birds and bees, sustainability and a range of development opportunities for employees from HR director Rebecca Mead.

A manager’s stage of development is crucial to how effectively they perform in these increasingly disruptive times, says John Clements. But do we have the right people on the bus in the right seats?

HR professionals should embrace gamification and apply the principles of game design to the workplace, says gamification expert Gabe Zichermann. He talks to Ian Collier about using the concepts from gaming to engage employees and win the war for attention.

Think of disruptive technologies as an opportunity not as a threat, says Nigel Young. By allowing individuals to take control over their own sharing, they allow ownership of their learning and development—and that’s a positive.

It’s time to build your workplace into a truly modern, vibrant organisation that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, says Shay Peters. He explores ways to walk the diversity talk and make a difference.

Hamish Kynaston and Andrea Pazin take a look at what the recent changes to the Employment Relations Act will mean for your business.

What does the future of work look like for New Zealand’s HR professionals? HRNZ’s new strategic direction aims to support members to better respond to the challenges ahead.

Rachel Hopkins explains how the latest research indicates where workplaces need to focus attention in order to create an inclusive culture.

To be fully engaged, safe and productive, taking your whole self to work is vital, says Martin King. He explains how new research from The Rainbow Tick will help workplaces become safer and more welcoming for LGBTI+ employees.

An employer must have genuine reasons based on reasonable grounds for proposing a fixed term arrangement. Paul Robertson considers a recent case where an employee challenged whether this was so in her situation.