In this episode, Richard and Pilar discuss the concept of the 'psychological contract' and its relevance to motivation, relationships and happiness at work. 

If you'd like to know more about the concept, you can visit:

The CIPD factsheet on the topic - https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/relations/employees/psychological-factsheet

And you can find out all about Denise Rousseau and the research she's carried out on this topic - https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/faculty-research/profiles/rousseau-denisem 

We mentioned the recent updates to iOS that allow users to track their usage (and that of their children). You can find out more here: https://www.apple.com/uk/ios/ios-12-preview/

 

'My Pocket Psych' is brought to you by WorkLifePsych, the experts in people development. Each episode is presented by Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon and Pilar Orti.