Conceptualising Construction Workforce Management

Abstract

This book aimed to conceptualise a construction workforce management model suitable for effectively managing workers in construction organisations. To this end, this chapter presents the conceptualised model, which consists of seven workforce management practices with their respective measurement variables. Drawing from existing theories, models, and practices, the chapter concludes that a construction organisation that will attain its strategic objectives in the current fourth industrial revolution era must be willing to promote effective recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, performance management and appraisal, employee involvement and empowerment, training and development, as well as improving workers emotional intelligence and handling external environment pressure. These practices can promote proactiveness, participation, and improved skills and can lead to effective commitment, better quality, and flexibility within the organisation.

Citation

Aghimien, L., Aigbavboa, C.O. and Aghimien, D. (2024), "Conceptualising Construction Workforce Management", Construction Workforce Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 127-157. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-018-620241006