Employer requirements as a personnel management tool in modern construction organizations
https://doi.org/10.22227/1997-0935.2026.5.801-820
Abstract
Introduction. According to the purpose of the study, soft skills in demand by modern employers in the global construction industry were identified. Real sources of information were used. More than a hundred sites have been studied, more than thirty have been used to collect data. Previously, the characteristics of the global and industry levels in the context of personnel management were not correlated through specific personal qualities. The study found: teamwork is not the only soft skill in demand in modern construction. In this regard, we can conclude that it is important to develop soft skills of personnel in construction organizations.
Materials and methods. The bibliographic method was used, which includes collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data from websites of employers around the world in accordance with selected criteria.
Results. There are seven global trends affecting the world; six industry trends. The individual qualities of employees suggest the presence of seven soft skills, presented in a generalized way. Teamwork, communication skills are most often mentioned by employers. Adaptability is sought after, and qualities that demonstrate a value-based orientation toward people at work are also frequently mentioned.
Conclusions. The multicultural aspect of personnel management, the rapid change in the operating conditions of the industry, the organization do not lose their relevance, but become different under the influence of geopolitical factors. The vector of efforts of representatives of HR departments is also focused on optimizing interaction between representatives of various subcultures and the commitment to the organization.
About the Authors
T. N. Magera
Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University) (MGSU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatiana N. Magera — Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Innovation
26 Yaroslavskoe shosse, Moscow, 129337
RSCI AuthorID: 655991, Scopus: 56826173300, ResearcherID: AAD-6445-2019
Xiaohan Qu
Shenyang Institute of Technology
China
China
Xiaohan Qu — Associate Professor in Surveying and Mapping Science, Deputy Director of the Academic Affairs Office
No. 1 Binhe Road East Section, Shenfu Demonstration Zone, Fushun, 113122, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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Magera T.N., Qu X. Employer requirements as a personnel management tool in modern construction organizations. Vestnik MGSU. 2026;21(5):801-820. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22227/1997-0935.2026.5.801-820
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