Would a mandatory five-day working week solve construction’s work-life balance woes?
- Written by Martin Loosemore, Professor of Construction Management, University of Technology Sydney
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Working practices in the construction industry have been labelled a relic of a bygone era – 64% of employees work more than 50 hours per week.
Long working hours can pose significant risks to people’s physical and mental health, relationships, workplace productivity and safety.
Construction is also struggling to...
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