Quality of work life: An overview

Abstract

This study is based on the assumption that “A job is more than just a job”. Work is an integral part of our everyday life. On an average we spend around one third of our entire life at our workplace & it does influence the overall quality of our life. It should yield job satisfaction, give peace of mind, a fulfillment of having done a task, and having spent the time fruitfully, constructively and purposefully. A qualitative work life gives satisfaction and eagerness to look forward. This paper will shed some light on aspects such as Reasons for growing concern for QWL, Factors that influence & decide quality of work life, measurement of QWL. Concept of QWL, various challenges faced in QWL, barriers and measures to overcome the same is briefly discussed.