A review of work-life balance in the construction industry

Tijani, Bashir; Osei‐Kyei, Robert; Feng, Yingbin

doi:10.1080/15623599.2020.1819582

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“…Numerous empirical studies have reported factors, which include long working hours, role conflict and family commitment as contributors to work-life conflict in the construction industry (Panojan, Perera and Dilakshan, 2019). Studies in the area of work-life balance in construction are focused on three major themes, which include causes of poor work-life balance, work-life balance interventions and work-life balance initiatives (Tijani, Osei-Kyei and Feng, 2020). Several studies have pointed out that the long working hours of professionals directly impact their relationship quality (Lingard and Sublet, 2002).…”

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“…Developing interventions for work-life balance in the construction industry is an important strategy to address the social and economic effects of poor work-life balance (Tijani, Osei-Kyei and Feng, 2020). Work-life balance interventions are proactive measures that mitigate or eliminate sources of poor work-life balance causing family dysfunction (Francis et al, 2013).…”

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“…Work-life balance interventions are proactive measures that mitigate or eliminate sources of poor work-life balance causing family dysfunction (Francis et al, 2013). Poor productivity negatively influences society and business performance (Tijani, Osei-Kyei and Feng, 2020). Existing studies indicated work flexibility and compressed work weeks as adequate interventions for WLB (Francis et al 2013;Bryce, Far and Gardner, 2019).…”

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“…Existing studies indicated work flexibility and compressed work weeks as adequate interventions for WLB (Francis et al 2013;Bryce, Far and Gardner, 2019). In developed countries such as the UK, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand, work flexibility eases the problem of work-family imbalance among the construction workforce (Tijani, Osei-Kyei and Feng, 2020). However, there is an absence of empirical studies that explore the flexibility of working time in developing countries such as China, India, and Sri Lanka, despite the prevalence of work-life imbalance among the construction workforce (Tijani, Osei-Kyei and Feng, 2020).…”

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Investigating the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance among Indian Construction Professionals

Manivannan¹,

Loganathan

Kamalanabhan

et al. 2022

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The construction industry has long been recognized as a stressful industry, due to its complexity and management of a large number of stakeholders. Occupational stress causes a negative impact on both the work and personal life of professionals. Previous studies have established that occupational stress of construction professionals is strongly associated with low productivity, high absenteeism, and poor work performance. However, there is a lack of scientific studies that provide linkages between occupational stressors and the dimensions of work-life balance. The present research aims to study the perceived level of occupational stress and assess its relationship with the dimensions of work-life balance among construction professionals. Within an established theoretical framework, eight hypotheses were formulated to investigate the above relationship. A cross-sectional survey-based approach was adopted to assess the level of occupational stress and work-life balance. The survey was administered among construction project managers, project engineers, and site engineers in the Indian context. With 285 valid responses, relative importance index and multiple regression analysis methods were utilised to analyse the collected data. The findings revealed major stressors that contribute to high levels of occupational stress under work-related and organisation-related stressor categories. The top five identified stressors included job nature demands coordination with multiple stakeholders, tight time frame for work, unstable working hours, bureaucracy, and quantitative work overload. With regards to the relationship between the categories of occupational stress and work-life balance, the results indicate that work-related stressors are significantly and positively related to work interference to personal life (WIPL) and personal life interference to work (PLIW) and negatively relate to work enhancement of personal life (WEPL) and personal life enhancement of work (PLEW). In the case of organisation-related stressors, both organisation policy and organisation position-related stressors significantly and positively influence WIPL however, no significant relationship was noticed with PLIW, WEPL, and PLEW. While the existing studies have provided evidence that work-life imbalance causes occupational stress, one of the major contributions of the present study is that it provides valid scientific evidence that occupational stress significantly influences work-life life balance negatively. The study’s findings with regards to unveiling the relationship between the categories of occupational stressors and dimensions of work-life balance would help organisations derive relevant policies for creating a supportive work environment. To this end, the paper advances our collective understanding of occupational stress and work-life balance with multiple dimensions and perspectives.

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Section: Work-life Balancementioning

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Section: Work-life Balancementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Work-life Balancementioning

confidence: 99%

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Investigating the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance among Indian Construction Professionals

Manivannan¹,

Loganathan

Kamalanabhan

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“…Additionally, planning work further ahead and in more detail was identified as being time consuming. This could limit long term adoption of good practice: time pressures and high demands have been previously acknowledged as problematic in construction, with many feeling that work requirements impinge on other aspects of their life (Lingard and Francis, 2010;Bowen et al, 2014;Langdon and Sawang, 2018;Tijani, Osei-Kyei and Feng, 2020). Creative thinking would therefore be needed to embed such practices without causing further overload.…”

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Adapting to COVID-19 on construction sites: what are the lessons for long-term improvements in safety and worker effectiveness?

Jones

Gibb

Chow

2021

JEDT

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Purpose Substantial changes were made on many UK construction projects in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this paper is to explore the unanticipated positive consequences of these and the scope for longer-term learning and developments within the sector. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was used, semi-structured interviews were conducted across six major project sites. Interviewees (n = 33) included site and senior managers, supply chain representatives and occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals. The interviews explored their experiences of working on site during the pandemic, the changes made to work practices and their perceived impacts of these changes. Findings Improved planning and work sequencing were part of the revised process to make sites COVID-secure. This increased worker effectiveness and housekeeping/tidiness. The view on some sites was that this would improve OSH performance. The changes were perceived to be beneficial but may not be accepted by clients in the long term, as they could result in projects taking longer to complete. The ways in which COVID-19 risk has been communicated and perceived also provides longer-term lessons for the sector’s OSH management and training. Originality/value Construction has adapted rapidly and effectively to new ways of working during the pandemic. This research captured in real time some of the changes made and presents an argument for embedding and adopting the changes to improve working arrangements and OSH within the construction sector.

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Psychosocial risks in the Canadian construction and extractive industries

McDonnell,

McAllister

2024

The Extractive Industries and Society

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A review of work-life balance in the construction industry

Cited by 27 publications

References 97 publications

Investigating the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance among Indian Construction Professionals

Investigating the Relationship between Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance among Indian Construction Professionals

Adapting to COVID-19 on construction sites: what are the lessons for long-term improvements in safety and worker effectiveness?

Psychosocial risks in the Canadian construction and extractive industries

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