Work life balance in construction: Millennials in Singapore and south Korea

by Low Sui Pheng , Benjamin K. Q. Chua

Work life balance in construction presents the latest studies on the work–life balance of millennial (also known as Generation Y) building professionals in Singapore and South Korea.

Its main goal is to compare and contrast the workplace attitudes of millennials, and to provide guidelines that help supervisors in the construction industry manage their employees’ expectations regarding work–life balance.

Accordingly, it explains and links various principles regarding work–life conflicts, work–life enrichments and the work–life interface.

Furthermore, Work life balance in construction introduces readers to coping strategies, a dimension that has not yet been explored substantially and has the potential to contribute significantly to the study and understanding of work–life balance.

Work life balance in construction makes recommendations for the top management on assigning a capable leader to drive the changes in the organization, and on empowering the leader to implement effective strategies

for promoting work–life balance, especially for the millennials who are now playing an increasing central role in the global construction sector.

Presents the latest studies of the work–life balance of millennial (also known as Generation Y) building professionals in Singapore and South Korea

Links various principles regarding work–life conflicts, work–life enrichments and the work–life interface

Includes recommendations on assigning a capable leader to drive changes, and on empowering the leader to implement effective strategies for promoting work–life balance, especially for millennials