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Human Resource Management 1995

Resource link: Re‐establishing the employment relationship in an era of downsizing

Thomas D. Sugalski1; Louis S. Manzo2; Jim L. Meadows3

1 Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission · 2 Issues Research · 3 Health Decisions (United States)

Abstract

This article examines AT&T's efforts to deal with force management issues by developing Resource Link sm , an internal service unit that uses payroll management employees to help meet the variable work force needs of AT&T. Resource Link is discussed in terms of its contributions to increasing employment stability, improved learning, better governance, and helping to renew the psychological contract between employees and employers. The paper calls for future research in four major areas: skills development, teamwork, reward systems, and career management. It also addresses the potential applicability of this type of program to other firms.

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10.1002/hrm.3930340304
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