Quality of Life at Work
28 March 2013
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Improving the quality of life at work increases both employee job satisfaction and company performance. This concept of "quality of employment and work" originated in Europe in the 1970s in response to strong social demand. The idea: to organize work that balances efficiency, pleasure, and the interests of all.
Even if everyone has their own personal vision of what "quality of life at work" means, certain criteria remain common, regardless of status, age, gender, or role.
Thus, six points are highlighted for individual fulfillment at work:
1. Satisfactory social and professional relationships:
Being recognized for one's actions, feeling respected for one's work (and position and person), working in an environment where colleagues and superiors show consideration, participating in information sharing, social dialogue, and decision-making—these are fundamental aspects of professional fulfillment today.
2. Motivating work experience:
Without motivation, nothing works correctly. However, it doesn't appear out of nowhere. Its foundations are clear: the key words regarding willingness and work capacity are autonomy, task variety, and employee responsibility. If there is significant leeway, if tasks aren't too mechanical or dehumanizing, if the employee's level of responsibility allows them to find their footing and regain confidence in their abilities, motivation and efficiency will follow.
3. A pleasant physical environment:
Many consider the setting a detail, but it isn't. The physical environment unconsciously affects the individual's security, the noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, etc. "Tell me what environment you work in, and I'll tell you how energetically you perform your tasks."
4. Efficient work organization:
Working, yes. Avoiding burdening others with your tasks, yes. But can you do without others' help? Certainly not. For psychological and material fulfillment, it's necessary to feel that the company (and department) provides real organizational support in resolving issues and a shared approach to organizational progress. It's also crucial to limit the arduousness of the work. Finally, employees need to be supervised and protected in their rights.
5. Self-realization and professional development:
Self-realization and professional development are significant concepts! While these expressions are somewhat recent and linked to a trend, the issues raised are not new. A major point—and always has been—is compensation. It seems to crystallize desires, build and destroy careers. Now, there's also the need to evolve and improve through training and skills development.
6. A balance between professional and private life:
Balancing professional and personal life isn't easy, considering the demands of both. It involves considering the work pace, hours, and juggling family life and professional hours, even outside the office…
The ReKrute.com Team ReKrute.com
Even if everyone has their own personal vision of what "quality of life at work" means, certain criteria remain common, regardless of status, age, gender, or role.
Thus, six points are highlighted for individual fulfillment at work:
1. Satisfactory social and professional relationships:
Being recognized for one's actions, feeling respected for one's work (and position and person), working in an environment where colleagues and superiors show consideration, participating in information sharing, social dialogue, and decision-making—these are fundamental aspects of professional fulfillment today.
2. Motivating work experience:
Without motivation, nothing works correctly. However, it doesn't appear out of nowhere. Its foundations are clear: the key words regarding willingness and work capacity are autonomy, task variety, and employee responsibility. If there is significant leeway, if tasks aren't too mechanical or dehumanizing, if the employee's level of responsibility allows them to find their footing and regain confidence in their abilities, motivation and efficiency will follow.
3. A pleasant physical environment:
Many consider the setting a detail, but it isn't. The physical environment unconsciously affects the individual's security, the noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, etc. "Tell me what environment you work in, and I'll tell you how energetically you perform your tasks."
4. Efficient work organization:
Working, yes. Avoiding burdening others with your tasks, yes. But can you do without others' help? Certainly not. For psychological and material fulfillment, it's necessary to feel that the company (and department) provides real organizational support in resolving issues and a shared approach to organizational progress. It's also crucial to limit the arduousness of the work. Finally, employees need to be supervised and protected in their rights.
5. Self-realization and professional development:
Self-realization and professional development are significant concepts! While these expressions are somewhat recent and linked to a trend, the issues raised are not new. A major point—and always has been—is compensation. It seems to crystallize desires, build and destroy careers. Now, there's also the need to evolve and improve through training and skills development.
6. A balance between professional and private life:
Balancing professional and personal life isn't easy, considering the demands of both. It involves considering the work pace, hours, and juggling family life and professional hours, even outside the office…
The ReKrute.com Team ReKrute.com
