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What Is a Psychological Contract: Types With Examples

Analytics in HR

The psychological contract significantly affects what keeps employees engaged and motivated. One of the most challenging factors of the psychological contract is that it’s unwritten, intangible and sometimes based on unarticulated expectations that employers and employees hold.

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HR, Training and the ‘Gig’ Economy

HRExecutive

New survey data finds few organizations are investing in their employees’ training and development these days, and I’m beginning to think the “gig economy” may have something to do with it. For those companies that are providing training, only 35 percent are offering career development opportunities online.

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Employee Relations: Examples + 10 Strategy Tips

Analytics in HR

Employee relations vs Human Resources While employee relations and Human Resources do overlap, they have distinct purposes: HR is the broader operation that directs all aspects of managing an organization’s workforce and work environment, including recruiting, training and development, compensation and benefits , and health and safety.