AN ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS CONTRACTORS IN EKITI STATE

The aim of this study is to assess the human resources management being practiced by indigenous contractors in Ekiti state. Related literatures were reviewed and 50 structured questionnaires were distributed to quantity surveyors, builders, architects and actor of the construction industry using convenient sampling technique. The questionnaires were completed by 50 respondents. Relative Importance Index (RII) was applied to the survey feedback. Results showed a high degree of consistency among all respondents regardless of demographic differences in ranking human resources management that is being practiced by indigenous contractors in Ekiti State, the challenges facing by indigenous contractors in managing the human resources in Ekiti state and the solution to the challenges facing human resources management practices by indigenous contractor in Ekiti state. It is therefore recommended introduce employee welfare programs, promote work-life balance initiatives, provide leadership training for supervisors and managers, establish conflict resolution mechanisms, develop effective talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent, implement comprehensive training programs for human resource personnel; invest in human resource software solutions, develop and enforce clear human resource policies and guidelines, establish career development plans to motivate and retain skilled workers, improve communication between management and employees are the most common solutions to the challenges facing human resources management practices by indigenous contractor in Ekiti state.