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Finnie, D (2012) Contract delay: what is it and how are we performing?. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 83-91.
Karamujic, H (2012) Modelling seasonality in Australian building approvals. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 26-36.
Li, R Y M (2012) Econometric modelling of risk adverse behaviours of entrepreneurs in the provision of house fittings in China. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 72-82.
Loosemore, M, Phua, F, Teo, M and Dunn, K (2012) Management strategies to harness cultural diversity in Australian construction sites - a social identity perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 1-11.
Mahamid, I and Bruland, A (2012) Cost deviation in road construction projects: the case of Palestine. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 58-71.
Morrison, E and Thurnell, D (2012) Employee preferences for work-life benefits in a large New Zealand construction company. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 12-25.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Work-life balance; New Zealand; construction company; human resource management
- ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v12i1.2358
- Abstract:
The construction industry is a challenging environment in which to work, with job characteristics that are linked to work-life conflict, and it is important for its future sustainability that initiatives to support employee work-life balance are undertaken. 121 head office and site-based employees within a large New Zealand construction company rated their preferences for work-life benefits, and the results were compared with those of a similar previous (Australian) study. The most preferred work-life benefit factor (as for the previous Australian study) was found to be ‘wellness and personal development’. Results suggest that company provision of a wide variety of work-life benefits from which employees can choose during different stages in their life and career is ideal. Qualitative results suggest some work-life conflict associated with working long hours and weekend work exists. It is proposed that to attract and retain valuable employees, the New Zealand construction industry must provide useful work-life benefits, reasonable working hours, and supportive workplace cultures in line with such initiatives.
Ramanathan, C, Narayanan, S and Idrus, A (2012) Construction delays causing risks on time and cost - a critical review. Construction Economics and Building, 12(01), 37-57.