Dirk Buyens

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined factors associated with changes in newcomers' psychological contract perceptions during the socialization process and found that the adaptation of perceived promises to perceived inducements and contributions occurs to a stronger extent during the encounter stage than during the acquisition stage of socialization.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined how employees use one proactive behavior, feedback seeking, as a strategy to enhance their creative performance and found that feedback seeking is not only a strategy that facilitates individual adaptation, but also a resource for achieving creative outcomes.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the added value of the HR function as it is perceived by three groups of managers: top managers, HR managers and line managers, and found that the perceived value of HR function contains more than just the fulfilment of its role as a strategic partner.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the information-seeking behaviors newcomers engage in relating to their psychological contract and addressed the impact of work values (autonomy, advancement, group orientation and economic rewards) and work locus of control (LOC).

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the relationship between organizational career management and career self-management and addressed the impact on employee outcomes, finding that individuals who take more initiatives to manage their career expect more career support from their employer.