The Changing Employment Relationships Project examined the importance of good employment relationships for workers, employers, and public policy. A nationally representative sample of 2,500 employed Canadians was surveyed, and 8 focus groups were conducted. The research findings were analyzed to explain the multidimensional nature of the relationships linking workers with employers, business clients, and other workers. The analysis also focused on "nonstandard work," including temporary and self-employment arrangements, and on links between paid work, home, and family. A healthy and supportive work environment and receiving the resources needed to do the job well were identified as the two most crucial factors in creating robust employment relationships. Organizational change was an important negative influence. Perceptions of whether a job pays well appeared to be more important than actual pay. Union membership was associated with weaker employment relationships on all dimensions. Employment relationships were shown to have a big impact on the following job attitudes and behaviors: job satisfaction; skill development and use; turnover; workplace morale; absenteeism; and willingness to join a union. The study documented a strong link between work environments, employment relationships, quality of work life, and organizational performance. Appendixes present the multivariate analysis results and the survey questionnaire. (Contains 39 endnotes and 56 tables/figures/boxes.) (MN)