Workforce-related risks in projects with a contingent workforce

Karen Becker; M Smidt

doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2014.10.014

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Workforce-related risks in projects with a contingent workforce

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Workforce-related risks in projects with a contingent workforce

Karen Becker and M Smidt

International Journal of Project Management, Vol.33(4), pp.889-900

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2014.10.014

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Abstract

risk management

HRM

workforce-related risk

contract workers

project risk

non-technical risk

risk identification

Our research examined how projects can draw together the fields of human resource management (HRM) and risk management (RM) to consider workforce-related risks on projects; particularly those with a large contingent workforce. It is argued that RM frameworks could be enhanced by a more comprehensive understanding of the specific potential non-technical "people risks" in projects. The study focussed on the Oil and Gas industry and undertook interviews with experts in the field. The findings are considered within the framework of key HRM areas; Management Practices, General Employment Practices, Staffing, HR Development, and Compensation and Benefits, along with Project Completion. Drawing together RM and HRM in a project environment, our research provides a unique opportunity to identify critical workforce-related risks. Such identification is the first step towards a more comprehensive approach to risk assessment and planning for mitigation of such risks in projects. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

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Title: Workforce-related risks in projects with a contingent workforce
Authors: Karen Becker (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
M Smidt (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: International Journal of Project Management, Vol.33(4), pp.889-900
Publisher: Pergamon
Date published: 2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2014.10.014
ISSN: 0263-7863
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; UniSC Moreton Bay; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451348802621
Output Type: Journal article

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