Work-Life Balance in the Construction Industry

A healthy work-life balance is not to be overlooked. Indeed, work-life conflict  can lead to higher absentee rates, reduced employee engagement and even a drop in productivity.

These findings are striking in the current context of labour shortages.

So, to overcome this fundamental issue, what solutions are available to organizations to accommodate construction employees’ work-life balance? 

Another good way to improve family-work balance is by establishing a leave and benefits plan.

Whether it’s a sick leave bank, a parental leave bonus or a floating holiday bank, the important thing is that employees can take time off when they need to. A well-thought-out leave policy reduces the risk of burnout and contributes to talent retention.

Moreover, good HR software facilitates leave requests and work time modulation. Thanks to this software, you can say goodbye to the numerous email requests for absences which are often followed by inquiries about leave balances and overtime banks.

An HRIS allows employees to access their calendar, check their leave balance in real-time and make their PTO requests directly from the platform. As for you, you will be notified of a new request, and all you will have to do is validate it!

Workplace accommodations can also take the form of services provided by the organization. Whether it is providing an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or giving access to a workplace daycare, the services offered to employees are a determining factor when choosing an employer.

Indeed, industries with atypical work hours have difficulty attracting and maintaining a sufficient workforce. This is partly because many parents cannot find a childcare service whose hours of operation match their schedule. So, by offering this service at your facility, you can significantly expand your applicant database.

“Offering access to flexible measures adapted to the needs of employees in a male-dominated field opens the door to sharing family responsibilities. This is an involvement that is becoming paramount for today’s men.”

– Marianne Roberge, Partner, Employer Brand Strategy and Work-Life Balance Manager

Work is a part of people’s lives and must be integrated with the rest of their daily activities. By addressing the challenge of balancing work and personal life, you improve your workforce’s productivity and well-being and your long-term retention rate. 

Feel free to check out our page dedicated to the construction industry to learn more about our solutions!