Work-life balance in the construction industry: Innovative strategies for improving employee well-being and performance in project management teams [ 2005-04-19 - 2009-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Lisa Bradley (Chief Investigator) ,  Kerry Brown (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Helen Lingard (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Work-life balance in the construction industry: Innovative strategies for improving employee well-being and performance in project management teams. The need to balance work and family is an important social issue facing Australia. The aim of the project is to develop specific strategies to improve work-life balance outcomes, particularly in relation to performance and well-being for employees in the highly competitive construction industry. The significance of the research is in the (i) development of the work-life balance construct as a multidimensional one based on time, involvement and satisfaction; (ii) focus on under-researched male employees and (iii) use of an innovative, applied, experimental design. The research will yield new insights into the determinants of successful work-life balance and inform policy development which is consistent with employee needs.

Funding Amount $180,000

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