Human Resources - Winter 2026
HR Magazine
Prioritising health, safety and wellbeing in modern workplaces
Health, safety and wellbeing are becoming central to how organisations lead, support and retain their people. As workplaces navigate increasing complexity, evolving legislation and rapid technological change, HR professionals are playing a key role in creating healthier, safer and more sustainable workplaces across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Winter 2026 issue of Human Resources magazine explores these challenges through practical insights, leadership perspectives and real-world stories from across the profession.
What’s in this issue
This issue includes:
- Psychosocial risk and psychological safety
- Wellbeing in the age of AI
- Flexible work for frontline employees
- Proposed health and safety reforms
- Workplace culture change and everyday respect
- Leadership perspectives on wellbeing and organisational culture
- Sustainability, employment law and workforce insights
- Introducing HRNZ’s Health and Safety Network
Why this matters
From wellbeing and culture to compliance and organisational performance, HR professionals are increasingly navigating complex people challenges that require both strategic thinking and human-centred leadership.
This issue offers practical guidance and fresh perspectives to help HR professionals support safer, healthier and more effective workplaces.
Read the full issue
The Winter 2026 issue of Human Resources magazine is available digitally and free to access.
