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Addressing traditional HRM challenges in the construction industry: insights from modern HRM literature

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dc.contributor.author Jayasinghe, JDSS
dc.contributor.author Ilangakoon, IWMAD
dc.contributor.author Hadiwattege, C
dc.contributor.editor Sandanayake, YG
dc.contributor.editor Waidyasekara, KGAS
dc.contributor.editor Ranadewa, KATO
dc.contributor.editor Chandanie, H
dc.date.accessioned 2024-09-03T07:49:15Z
dc.date.available 2024-09-03T07:49:15Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Jayasinghe, J.D.S.S., Ilangakoon, I.W.M.A.D., & Hadiwattege, C. (2024). Addressing traditional HRM challenges in the construction industry: insights from modern HRM literature. In Y.G. Sandanayake, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), World Construction Symposium – 2024 : 12th World Construction Symposium (pp. 92-104). Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.8
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/22797
dc.description.abstract The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of any country. However, traditional Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within this sector face numerous challenges, including high labour turnover, skill shortages, and safety concerns, which adversely affect productivity and employee well-being. This study provides an extensive review of modern HRM literature designed to address these challenges towards enhancing organisational performance of the construction industry. The research methodology involved a comprehensive literature review spanning publications from 1990 to 2024, utilising search engines such as Scopus, Google Scholar, Emerald Insight, and Science Direct. The findings reveal that traditional HRM practices, characterised by their administrative focus and reactive approach, have led to significant issues in the construction sector. In contrast, modern HRM practices, which emphasise strategic alignment, employee engagement, continuous learning, and leveraging technology, offer viable solutions. Specifically, practices such as Strategic HRM (SHRM), agile HRM, and data-driven HRM are particularly effective in managing the industry's unique challenges, including workforce mobility, economic fluctuations, and the integration of new technologies. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by highlighting the potential of modern HRM practices to transform HRM in the construction industry. Future research should focus on empirically validating the impact of these practices on project performance and exploring innovative HRM strategies tailored to the sector's specific needs. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.subject Construction Industry en_US
dc.subject Human Resources Management en_US
dc.subject Modern HRM Concepts en_US
dc.subject Overcoming HRM Challenges en_US
dc.subject Traditional HRM en_US
dc.title Addressing traditional HRM challenges in the construction industry: insights from modern HRM literature en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.identifier.year 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.conference World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.place Colombo en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 92-104 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 12th World Construction Symposium - 2024 en_US
dc.identifier.email samadhijayasinghe123@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email chandanieh@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email ashinsanai@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2024.8 en_US


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