IMPACT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES' HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON WORKERS PERFORMANCE

Purpose: Studies in the human resources domain have made cases and brought forward evidence that human resources practices of organizations have an impact on worker`s performance. The challenge of understanding this assertion still exist in the construction industry especially in developing countries like Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: To clarify this, human resources management touchstones such as training and development, selection criteria in construction firms and employee`s participation were examined using questionnaire survey of 40 small and medium-sized construction companies in Kano state, Nigeria. Findings: The finding revealed that human resources management practices such as: training and development, selection criteria in construction firms and employee’s participation have an impact on worker`s performance in small and medium construction companies. The study concludes that human resources management practices have an impact on worker`s performance in small and medium construction companies. Originality/value: Despite the importance of human resources management practices in achieving organisation objectives, research on the impact regarding small and medium construction companies in developing countries particularly in Nigeria is still scarce. Investigating the impact will increase worker`s performance and enhance productivity in the construction industry.