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Technology, Long Work Hours, and Stress Worsen Work-life Balance in the Construction Industry
The aim of this research is to assess the level of work-life balance and to determine factors that affect work-life balance in the Australian construction industry. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 89 employees of a medium-sized construction organisation in Sydney, Australia. The results show that poor boundary management is responsible for the relatively low work-life balance. Technology, business culture, commute time, salary compensation, health, and the implementation of work-life balance initiatives are factors that influence work-life balance. On one hand, technology, long work hours, and stress can have negative impacts on work-life balance. On the other hand, work-life balance initiatives supported by appropriate business culture can promote better work-life balance in the construction industry. Construction organisations should make sure that work-life balance initiatives are made known to all employees and supported by top-level managers and those at the project level, so that employees are comfortable in using them. The initiatives should also cater the diverse needs of employees.
Technology, Long Work Hours, and Stress Worsen Work-life Balance in the Construction Industry
The aim of this research is to assess the level of work-life balance and to determine factors that affect work-life balance in the Australian construction industry. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 89 employees of a medium-sized construction organisation in Sydney, Australia. The results show that poor boundary management is responsible for the relatively low work-life balance. Technology, business culture, commute time, salary compensation, health, and the implementation of work-life balance initiatives are factors that influence work-life balance. On one hand, technology, long work hours, and stress can have negative impacts on work-life balance. On the other hand, work-life balance initiatives supported by appropriate business culture can promote better work-life balance in the construction industry. Construction organisations should make sure that work-life balance initiatives are made known to all employees and supported by top-level managers and those at the project level, so that employees are comfortable in using them. The initiatives should also cater the diverse needs of employees.
Technology, Long Work Hours, and Stress Worsen Work-life Balance in the Construction Industry
Holden, Simon (Autor:in) / Sunindijo, Riza Yosia (Autor:in)
08.05.2018
International Journal of Integrated Engineering; Vol 10 No 2 (2018): Special Issue 2018: Civil & Environmental Engineering ; 2600-7916 ; 2229-838X
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
DDC:
690
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