This study examines the relational interactions between ‘HR-related actors’ and front-line managers, and their impact on the implementation of HR policies.

 

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Rebecca Peters, Senior Policy and Practice Advisor, CIPD

Rebecca joined the CIPD research team in 2019, with experience as both a practitioner and a researcher in health and wellbeing at work. Now, Rebecca’s focus at the CIPD is developing HR practice and capability through research-driven projects. Rebecca has a master’s degree in occupational psychology and applies psychological theory to the workplace to create positive change, where both people and businesses can thrive.

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