Human resources issues in the construction industry

Abstract

Looks at the shortage of skilled employees in the labour market of the construction industry and the reduction in the number of qualified workers. Considers ways that employee motivation can be improved and provides some examples of successful construction organizations making use of the principles of human resource management. Concludes that, through the practice of the philosophies of strategic human resource management, it is possible to develop a high level of consistency between organizational and individual needs.

Citation

Yankov, L. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "Human resources issues in the construction industry", Management Research News, Vol. 24 No. 3/4, pp. 101-105. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170110782711