Using the Psychological Contract to Attract and Retain Top Talent

Attracting, hiring, and retaining talent is more challenging than ever, and those in the business of working with or hiring people must find ways to stand out in a crowded job landscape. 

Within the words “written” in invisible ink are important agreements between the employer and the employee that shape the relationship, thus affecting employee experience, productivity, satisfaction, and several other important metrics.

The Psychological Contract in the Workplace

If you work in HR—or if you manage people—you’ve entered a contract that is in effect from day one of the employment association. This contract is not written, and it cannot be seen, signed, or notarized.

In this presentation we will discuss the concept of the psychological contract at work and explore the (often forgotten and misunderstood) exchange relationship that has a myriad of impacts from both the employee and employer viewpoints.

Learn New Insights on Employee Behavior

Armed with different insights into the “whys” of employee behavior and reactions, you’ll leave this session with new insights to assist managers in building awareness, and you’ll become familiar with the effect the psychological contract has on the workplace and the people in it!