On the new social and psychological contracts from the Czech perspective

The Czech transformation from a socialist to a democratic state is interconnected with the transition to post-industrialism that began after 1989. Organizational and work design changes resulted in new demands upon employees and the emergence of a new psychological contract. These new requirements are in opposition to the prevailing social and traditional psychological contracts, which are influenced by both the socialist era and Czech national values. New challenges demand cooperation between relevant governmental policies, organizational strategies, HR practices, accompanied by changes in the educational system.