Oorschot, Jane, and Onnis, Leigh-Ann (2025) The role of Human Resource Management practices in fulfilling the Psychological Contract in regional contexts. In: Proceedings of the 38th ANZAM Conference. 14. pp. 93-116. From: ANZAM 2025: 38th ANZAM Conference, 2-4 December 2025, Geelong, VIC, Australia.

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Abstract

The Psychological Contract (PC) plays a critical role in recruiting and retaining employees. An emerging area of research examines the impact of context on human resource management practices (HRMPs) and employment relationships; however, few studies have specifically considered the influence of context and HRMPs on the PC. Hence, a more contextualised understanding of the role of HRMPs in recruiting and retaining workers in particularly challenging environments is a valuable contribution to the PC literature. This study examined the role of HRMPs in developing the PC with a particular focus on pre-entry expectations, contract facilitation and communication in a regional context. The findings contribute to the PC literature and identify learning opportunities for HR practitioners as contract makers and relationship brokers.

Item ID:	90483
Item Type:	Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISBN:	978-1-7645272-0-0
Keywords:	Psychological Contract, Relationships, Expectations, Communication, Context
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2026 02:42
FoR Codes:	35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3505 Human resources and industrial relations > 350503 Human resources management @ 100%
SEO Codes:	23 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 2305 Work and labour market > 230501 Employment patterns and change @ 30% 15 ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK > 1503 Management and productivity > 150302 Management @ 70%
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