Technology, Long Work Hours, and Stress Worsen Work-life Balance in the Construction Industry

Authors

  • Simon Holden Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
  • Riza Yosia Sunindijo

Keywords:

Australia, Construction, Work-life balance.

Abstract

The aim of this research is to assess the level of work-life balance and to determine factors that affect work-life balance in the Australian construction industry. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 89 employees of a medium-sized construction organisation in Sydney, Australia. The results show that poor boundary management is responsible for the relatively low work-life balance. Technology, business culture, commute time, salary compensation, health, and the implementation of work-life balance initiatives are factors that influence work-life balance. On one hand, technology, long work hours, and stress can have negative impacts on work-life balance. On the other hand, work-life balance initiatives supported by appropriate business culture can promote better work-life balance in the construction industry. Construction organisations should make sure that work-life balance initiatives are made known to all employees and supported by top-level managers and those at the project level, so that employees are comfortable in using them. The initiatives should also cater the diverse needs of employees.

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Published

08-05-2018

Issue

Section

Special Issue 2018: Civil & Environmental Engineering

How to Cite

Holden, S., & Sunindijo, R. Y. (2018). Technology, Long Work Hours, and Stress Worsen Work-life Balance in the Construction Industry. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 10(2). https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/ijie/article/view/2619