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Evidence, Insight, Impact: The MasteringGM® Podcast

Benjamin Bader

Released: 2026-01-21

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6 Episodes

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Free New

6 Episodes

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Released: 2026-01-21

Most Recent Episode

Psychological Contracts and Why They Matter in Global Mobility

Time: 5:22

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Episode Description In this episode, Ben explores the concept of psychological contracts and why they are central to understanding success and failure in global mobility assignments. The episode explains what psychological contracts are, how they form, and why they are particularly fragile in expatriate contexts. Drawing on current research and ongoing work in this area, it highlights why managing expectations is just as important as managing policies and processes.

What This Episode Covers• what psychological contracts are and how they differ from formal contracts

• how unwritten expectations shape employee behavior and commitment

• why expatriate assignments intensify psychological contracts

• key moments where psychological contracts are most vulnerable in global mobility

• why many global mobility challenges are relational rather than technical

Key InsightMany global mobility problems are not caused by poor policy or weak processes, but by misaligned or unspoken expectations. Psychological contract breaches can undermine trust, commitment, and performance long before issues become visible in formal metrics.

Why This MattersAs global mobility becomes more complex and less linear, organisations that understand and actively manage psychological contracts will be better positioned to retain talent, support expatriates effectively, and create sustainable mobility programs.

Host Hosted by Benjamin Bader, Professor of International HRM and co-founder of MasteringGM®.

SubscribeSubscribe to Evidence, Insight, Impact — TheMasteringGM® Podcast for short, focused episodes that connect research, insight, and real-world global mobility practice.

Episode ID: 1000746047411

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Release Date: 21/01/2026, 18:30:00

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Evidence, Insight, Impact is the podcast for busy Global Mobility and international HR leaders who want clear, research-driven thinking without the noise. Each episode distills complex ideas into practical, usable insights — from translating academic studies into real-world lessons, to commenting on emerging trends, to occasional conversations with experts shaping the future of mobility. Designed to fit into a demanding schedule, episodes are short, focused, and grounded in evidence. If you want to make better decisions, think more strategically, and bring real impact to your GM practice, this podcast is for you.

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