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Psychological Contract

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The psychological contract includes the perceptions of employer and employee of what their mutual obligations are towards each other and can be distinguished from the legal contract of employment which may offer only a limited and uncertain representation of the reality of the employment relationship.

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The Psychology of Organisational Culture and Climate

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This one-day course will enable you to use the power of organisational culture to enhance work performance. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of organisational culture, research and practice; giving you the insights to make recommendations for change; therefore achieving positive and sustainable outcomes.

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Engagement Conference

24-25 January 2012, London

Shift organisation performance up a gear with expert advice and practical tools for creating a culture of engagement, boosting performance levels, using line managers to drive engagement, and more. Hear from the Government’s Employee Engagement Taskforce, G4S and Nampak Plastics.

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Factsheets (1)

The psychological contract
July 2011
Introductory guidance covering what the psychological contract is and why it matters, the changing employment relationship and the strategic implications. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.

Researchs (3)

Where has all the trust gone?
March 2012
This report re-examines the issue of trust, why it matters and what can be done to repair it.
Reflections on employee well-being and the psychological contract
June 2005
Expert comment on the CIPD report.
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Practical Tools (1)

Managing the psychological contract: taking the temperature
January 2005
Introduces the basics for conducting employee attitudes/culture surveys, with some example questions and benchmarking data. Aimed at students, and those looking to develop an employee attitudes/culture survey for the first time.

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