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Quality of Work Life

Quality of work-life or QWL can be defined as the total quality of an employee's


work-life at an organization.

Not only QWE is tied to happier employees but also better business results. When
the quality of work-life is stable, productivity is bound to increase. So does the level
of employee retention. All in all, it seeks to benefit employees, their families, and the
organization as well.

Here are some factors which contribute to improving the quality of work in a holistic
manner:

6 Ways to Achieve An Excellent Quality Of Work


Life

1. Job Satisfaction

The term "job satisfaction" refers to how satisfied an employee is at his/her


organization. Factors such as working environment, people at work, job security, and
work responsibilities majorly impact an individual's job dissatisfaction levels.

With better job satisfaction comes an improved quality of work life. An employee who
is satisfied with his position at the company is more likely to do good work.
Consequently, job dissatisfaction is more likely to lower employee engagement as
well as higher turnover rates.

2. Workplace Stress
Stress is a silent killer. This is especially true for most working individuals. With the
added pressure to manage their work-life, employees feel extreme levels of stress.
Not only does it impact their physical health, but it affects their emotional wellbeing
as well.

According to stress.org, workplace stress is a result of the following factors:

 Workload contributes to the primary reason for stress at almost 46%

 People Issues comes second at 28%

 Work-life balance (20%)

 Lack of job security (6%)

The good news is that with proper organizational commitment and personal effort,
stress can be effectively handled.

3. Financial Reimbursement

The purpose behind any work is to get a substantial income in return.

Rewards, pay, and benefits enhance organizational QWL. With better compensation,
employees are more involved in their work. Unless the company provides extrinsic
motivation (in the form of better financial gain), workers will less likely go beyond the
job requirements.

After obtaining good pay, employees are more likely to find job satisfaction as well as
more committed to achieving the company's goals.

4. Work-Life Balance
Rigid work schedules are a big no for the current millennial workforce. The modern
worker wants to balance his life at work with his personal life. That means more
remote working and more flexible work hours.

Achieving a satisfactory work-life balance is a significant factor in the quality of work-


life. Splitting time, energy, and resources into two different aspects of your life is
challenging. Adding to this challenge are obstacles such as long hours of commute,
family commitments, or longer working hours.

To improve the quality of work-life in your organization, you can't overlook the
importance of introducing an excellent work-life balance. However, not everyone
seeks the same kind of work-life balance. That's why it is vital to have open
communication channels with your workforce.

Here are a few options that'll help your employees balance their personal and work
lives:

 Flexible Working Hours: It doesn't mean leaving at 5'o clock on the dot. It means that
employees are free to come and work at hours where they are the most comfortable.

 Work from home: Once a week or once a month, work from home initiative will work
wonders in boosting morale and increasing productivity.

 Telecommunicating: Telecommuting is a system that enables an employee to work


from home from any location for all or part of the week. Telecommuting may be
suitable for only some employees and jobs.

 Remote Working: Remote working refers to when an employee works outside the
traditional job environment. That is, they prefer to work from an off-site location. This
form of working style is seeing a lot of interest over the current few years.

 Part-Time: This form of work requires the employee to work in shifts.

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5. Working Conditions / Job Environment

Businesses need to understand the value of a pleasant working environment for


enhanced organizational effectiveness. The job environment affects life at work,
mood, performance, and motivation.

Improved Quality of Lighting

Good lighting makes a drastic difference in employees' performance and


attitude. Research states that exposure to natural light helps in improving energy,
mood, focus, and productivity.

A great alternative to natural lighting is blue-enriched light bulbs. Using such lighting
will promote calmness and positivity in the workplace.

Comfortable Working Environment

Make an effort to provide relaxing working conditions by providing comfy chairs,


indoor plants, break rooms, and office snacks. Make the workplace an enjoyable and
fun place to be.

Respect and Fairness

Unless an employee is being treated fairly and with respect, he/she is less likely to
feel any connection to the place of work. This implies that every employee deserves
to feel belonged regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, or job role.

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