TY - JOUR AB - Compares old and new employment contracts, highlighting the benefits of the latter and advising on how new contracts can be built. Points out that employee commitment and loyalty depend on good leadership, training, communication and recognition. Finally puts forward an action list to guide organizations on the road towards continuous improvement and the ultimate goal of world‐class status. VL - 8 IS - 2 SN - 0954-478X DO - 10.1108/09544789610114849 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/09544789610114849 AU - Gilbert John PY - 1996 Y1 - 1996/01/01 TI - “A job for life” into “A life of jobs”: the new employment contract T2 - The TQM Magazine PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 36 EP - 42 Y2 - 2024/04/27 ER -