Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0882035

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0882035

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Fluctuating demands and unexpected events: An action research approach to improving work-family interaction in project-based construction work. Construction workers, who comprise 8.5% of Australia's workforce, are a high risk group for work-family conflict (WFC), which is linked to negative outcomes for individuals, families and organizations. The construction industry is facing a skills shortage but remains unattractive to young workers and those with family/care responsibilities. The research will help the construction industry to re-think cultural expectations about work hours and design jobs that reduce WFC and promote work-family interaction. The research will help the industry improve its ability to attract and retain a diverse workforce and contribute to a reduction in the social and economic costs of WFC.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 25-07-2008

End Date: 24-07-2011

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $243,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Building Construction Management | Building | Family And Household Studies | Human Resources Management

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Families | Changing work patterns |

Other Keywords

Building | Building Construction Management | Changing work patterns | Families | Family And Household Studies | Human Resources Management

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