Managing Work-Life Balance in Construction

Work in the construction industry is particularly tough. It demands excessively long hours and frequent weekend work. Other characteristics are particularly marked, such as re-location, job insecurity and distinctive behavioural patterns, which negatively affect employees' personal lives further. Work-life balance has emerged as one of the most pressing management issues in the 21stcentury. For construction managers dealing with traditional models of work and rigid work schedules, the issue may be especially difficult to manage, and yet the work-life balance is now recognised as an issue of strategic importance to the construction industry. It is critical to the construction industry's continued ability to attract and retain a talented workforce, and it is also inextricably linked to organizational effectiveness and employees' well-being. This book presents the argument for the management of work-life balance in the construction industry. It maps the changes to the workforce demographic profile and the changing expectations relating to work and personal life that occurred during the second half of the 20th century. Legal imperatives for managing work-life balance are set out. It also presents work-life balance theory and discusses the practical implications of research, along with extensive empirical data collected from the industry. Lastly, practical advice is provided about what construction organizations can and should do to manage work-life balance. This provides a unique guide to a key issue.

Business & Money

Lingard, Helen

Francis, Valerie

Business Culture

Routledge

Work in the construction industry is particularly tough. It demands excessively long hours and frequent weekend work. Other characteristics are particularly marked, such as re-location, job insecurity and distinctive behavioural patterns, which negatively affect employees’ personal lives further. Work–life balance has emerged as one of the most pressing management issues in the 21st century. For construction managers dealing with traditional models of work and rigid work schedules, the issue may be especially difficult to manage, and yet the work–life balance is now recognised as an issue of strategic importance to the construction industry. It is critical to the construction industry’s continued ability to attract and retain a talented workforce, and it is also inextricably linked to organizational effectiveness and employees’ well-being. 
 This book presents the argument for the management of work–life balance in the construction industry. It maps the changes to the workforce demographic profile and the changing expectations relating to work and personal life that occurred during the second half of the 20th century. Legal imperatives for managing work–life balance are set out. It also presents work–life balance theory and discusses the practical implications of research, along with extensive empirical data collected from the industry. Lastly, practical advice is provided about what construction organizations can and should do to manage work–life balance. This provides a unique guide to a key issue.

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Illustrated Guide to Dreams

Smithmark Pub.

A plague known as the Blue Death is sweeping throughout Avalon. Clancy Donovan's sister has died, and now her brother is sick too. In a desperate attempt to save him, Clancy risks everything-including her own life-and defies her Queen to enter enemy territory in search of a cure. There she meets Eric Archer whose brother is also sick. Convinced Clancy knows more about the disease than she's letting on, Eric follows her back to Avalon bringing his cousin (John Shanley) and his best friend (Audrey Eden) with him. The four set out together on a quest to find a cure for the Blue Death, but they will have only three days. In this race against time, they dare not let the clock run out.

Crossing the Rubicon: Nature Knights: Book One

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

Bocereas Press

Product Description What would you do if you knew you wouldn't get caught?Isla Foster and Colin Jackman are strangers. Slaves to the daily grind of life, they each receive an anonymous invitation to a masquerade ball - one of the most prestigious events in New York City. There they are given lavish costumes, false identities and an opportunity to take part in a seductive game.If they accept, for one year they will meet in a series of secret rendezvous designed to let them escape reality, consequence free. No one will ever find out where they go or what they do, as long as they follow three simple rules: 1. they must never know the other's identity2. they must only meet at the prearranged times and places3. they must not fall in loveWhat could possibly go wrong?Masquerade is a romantic suspense told in 12 parts. It's been designed for busy people who love to read but find they have little time due to work and family obligations. Each part is about the length of a glass of wine, a soak in the tub or an evening commute.Indulge in a little escape from the everyday. Read these books alone or with your partner and ask yourselves, what would you do if you knew you wouldn't get caught? Review "You'll be hooked from the opening scene." - Victoria Barbour, USA Today Bestselling Author"Absolutely phenomenal. Each part is better than the last. The depth of the characters and the complexity and (at the same time) simplicity of the story for these two souls is off the charts. Truly offers the complex answer to the question, 'What would you do if you wouldn't be caught?'." - Amazon Reader"I love this concept. The parts are short enough to read on my schedule yet intriguing enough to keep me coming back. Love this idea!" - Stephanie Knight, reader"This is a great series to escape into. Once you start the first book you will be hooked! The characters draw you in and you have to know how this all turns out." Lorri Mitchell, reader

Masquerade: The Complete Series

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Fifth Hammer Books, Inc.

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Managing Work-Life Balance in Construction

Managing Work-Life Balance in Construction

Illustrated Guide to Dreams

Crossing the Rubicon: Nature Knights: Book One

Masquerade: The Complete Series

Illustrated Guide to Dreams