3. 1. Analyze the demand scenario for civil engineers, managers
and technicians in contribution Industry in Nepal?
• The recent earthquake was very deadly and destructible
many infrastructure and lives harm in this earthquake.
• Around 5 lakh houses, offices, and developmental
properties around 22 district were affected by this
earthquake.
• At that this time civil engineers, managers and technicians
are completely lacking in construction industry due to
brain drain.
• That is maximum skilled manpower are migrating towards
developing countries.
• After earthquake, many people are lacking houses. They
are living in the tents.
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4. • Government is also not paying enough attention
towards the victim of earthquake. Many foreign
countries, NGOs, and INGOs are helping to the people.
• It is estimated that by 2016 the Nepalese construction
industry will be adding 50,000 jobs each year with a
significant proportion of this coming job in the
technical, managerial, and engineering functions.
• The industry is faced with prospects of rapid growth
and prosperity due to earthquake.
• Development of earthquake resistant by companies are
unable to find manpower.
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5. 2. Why there is mismatch between demand and supply of
qualified managerial and technical manpower?
• Unemployment in the Nepal has risen sharply since the
outbreak of the crisis. At the same time, however,
Construction experience a relatively large unfulfilled
demand for labour.
• The mismatch between demand and supply is more
pronounced than before the crisis. This mismatch on the
labour market has negative consequences for economic
development in the short as well as the longer term.
• And after earthquake there is demanded of engineers,
managers, and technicians but before earthquake limited
manpower would be demanded. So there is mismatch on
qualified managerial and technical manpower.
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6. 3. Identify the basic reasons for less attraction of civil
engineers and technician in construction industry in Nepal?
• No guarantee of job after some year
• Limited working period for certain year
• Work load is high
• Uncertainty of Job
• Underdeveloped country
• Political instability
• Hiring process
• Worth of work
• Organizational culture
• Changing and Diverse workforce
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7. 4. What specific strategies would you suggest to the
industry caption for attracting and retaining talent?
Understand Your Current Culture
understanding your current culture is the idea of values
versus ethics. Many organizations write wonderful mission
statements that have great values in them.
Meaningful Work
When you recognize people for their accomplishments,
they feel that their work has significance.
Build career entrepreneurship
Allow people to set their career goals, provide them with
the tools to reach those goals and let them measure their
accomplishments. Helping people set their own roadmap
and then allowing them to succeed will ensure that people
are engaged.
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8. Create a flexible work environment
Work-life balance is consistently rated as the one of the
most important aspects for attracting and retaining talent.
Understand and embrace Real Diversity
Real diversity means going beyond issues of gender,
ethnicity, or age. It means embracing people who not only
look different but THINK differently.
Streamline the hiring process
People respond positively to the organization when you
streamline the process and get back to people quickly, even
if they did not get the position. Also, moving quickly gives
you a significant competitive advantage over your
competition.
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9. 5. In the aftermath of earthquake, can Nepalese construction
industry turn this disaster into opportunity? What role does
HRM can play in this scenario?
• Collaboration
At all levels of the organization, managers and HR professionals
work together to develop employees' skills.
• Commitment Building
HR professionals also suggest strategies for increasing employee
commitment to the organization
• Building Capacity
To build the an effective human resources, private companies
compete with each other in a "war for talent." It's not just about
hiring talent; this game is about keeping people and helping them
grow and stay committed over the long term.
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10. • Worker Protection
Unions and union contracts can also impact the
requirements for worker safety in a workplace. Worker
protection issues might include the following:
1. Chemical hazards
2. Heating and ventilation requirements
3. Use of “no fragrance” zones
4. Protection of private employee information
• Communication
Besides these major roles, good communication skills and
excellent management skills are key to successful human
resource management as well as general management
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