The Theoretical, Applied and Security Principles for the Formation of a Motivation System for Employees in the Construction Industry under Crisis Conditions

Abstract

The article highlights the main methodological aspects of the security principles for the formation of a motivation system for employees in the construction industry during a crisis. The aim of the article is to survay the theoretical and applied security foundations of the motivation system for employees in the construction industry under crisis conditions and to formulate proposals for its harmonious development, adaptation to modern conditions, and efficient improvement. The construction industry is one of the leading sectors in the economy of Ukraine. Current crisis conditions have led to an outflow of qualified staff, including from this sector, and the turnover rate is increasing. A key issue is the danger posed by the ongoing war. Another factor is the desire of staff to earn more, thus, without moral and/or material motivation from management, highly qualified employees change jobs, start their own businesses, emigrate, etc. The methodological basis of the article is the approaches to studying the state of the construction industry in Ukraine and identifying factors that will contribute to the development of the industry, based on the processing of statistical data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and analytical reports from expert agencies. The use of system approach along with the application of quantitative and descriptive methods allowed the authors to analyze the structure and dynamics of the volumes of produced goods, completed works, and provided services in the construction industry. The dynamics of the development of the domestic construction industry have been analyzed. Proposals for the efficient development of the construction industry and the retention of qualified workers have been provided. The presented article emphasizes the necessity of a systematic review of motivation systems, integrating the best foreign practices, adapting them to domestic economic conditions, stimulating the younger generation, and so on. A system for the formation and implementation of motivational tools in wartime conditions has been proposed. The implementation and development of the proposed motivational tools (ensuring physical and psychological safety, reassessing rewards, redistributing workloads, forming and applying a system of continuous open communication, etc.) shall contribute to maintaining a high level of employee productivity.

Keywords

• motive
• incentive
• motivation
• staff
• crisis
• turbulence
• communication
• evaluation
• construction industry