Carley, L A; Haas, C T; Borcherding, J D and Goodrum, P M (2003) Experiences with multiskilling among non-union craft workers in us industrial construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(6), pp. 374-381. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Multiskilling refers to a labour utilization strategy in which workers learn multiple skills in one or more trades outside of their primary trade. Over 700 non-union craft workers across the USA were surveyed as part of a research effort. The data collected show that a slight increase in the breadth of skills positively impacts a worker's hourly wage, but only a weak relationship was found between multiskilling and more continuous employment.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; employees attitudes; labour; multiskilling; United States of America; workforce planning |
| Index terms: | strategy, labour utilization, construction industry, industrial construction, workforce planning, employment, United States of America |
| Subjects: | building construction, industry analysis, management, Geography |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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