Abstract:
PURPOSE OF RESEARCH:
The aim of this research is to propose corporate social
responsibility strategies that can improve social security
of construction workers in Zimbabwe.
METHOD:
A questionnaire survey obtained perceptions from site/
project managers and skilled and semi-skilled workers
from construction companies and thirteen building
projects, respectively, in Harare, Bulawayo and Shurugwi.
FINDINGS:
Site and project managers prioritised training workers
on effects and the need for minimisation of consumption
of natural resources within the communities while the
workers considered outplacement services, retraining and
severance benefits as most essential to them. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS:
Responses were generated from site/project managers
who may not be owners of construction companies, but
have considerable influence on ways to improve the
productivity and welfare of workers.
PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS:
The study encourages inclusive and well-resourced social
responsibility programmes for construction workers.
ORIGINALITY/VALUE:
The corporate social responsibility strategies identified
will positively enhance the welfare of workers.
