Work-Life Experiences of Women in the Construction Industry: A Case of Women in Lagos Mainland, Nigeria
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The construction industry has not been able to maximize its full potentials in terms of
harnessing the talents and abilities of its diverse workforce. Despite calls for a more pluralistic
and inclusive workforce, the construction industry remains male-dominated, thereby limiting
its growth potentials. The study examined the effects of workload on family expectations
intending to support initiatives on gender equality and equity that will improve working
conditions in the industry and eventually increase its performance and competitiveness. The
study used questionnaires to achieve the research purpose. The survey was based on a
purposive sampling of female construction professionals from different companies in Lagos
Mainland, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics and linear regression were used for analysing the data.
From the linear regression model, it was revealed that workload affects family responsibility at
73.20%. The significant family responsibilities affected by workload included: making
alternative arrangements for children's school transportation, spending time with spouse,
spending time with children, taking care of household chores, and going shopping for the
family. The study focused only on female construction professionals working in the Mainland
area of Lagos, Nigeria. More empirical evidence of the effects of workload on family
responsibilities can be obtained by considering female professionals in other regions of
Nigeria. These findings have serious implications on job fulfilment, organizational loyalty,
employee retention, and organizational performance. The study recommends flexible working
hours and other gender-friendly policies to attain the much desired inclusive, profitable and
sustainable construction industry
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