ABSTRACT

AN OVERVIEW ON QUALITY OF WORLIFE

Quality of Work Life has assumed increasing interest and importance in both
industrialized as well as developing countries of the world. In India, its scope seems to be
broader than much labour legislation enacted to protect the workers.

DEFINITION:

Richard and J. Loy define Quality of Work Life means “the degree to much the
members of the working organization are able to satisfy important personnel needs through
their experience in the organization.”

Quality of Work Life is a process in organizations, which enables its members at all
levels to participate actively and effectively in shaping the organization environment,
methods and out comes.

Quality of Work Life is also defined as “an environment in the organization which
motivates the employees to enhance their abilities on continuous basis and which facilities
them to have social co-operation among them.”

The defining of quality of work life involves three major parts: occupational health care,
suitable working time and appropriate salary.

The safe work environment provides the basis for the person to enjoy working. The work
should not pose a health hazard for the person. The employer and employee, aware of their
risks and rights, could achieve a lot in their mutually beneficial dialogue.

The working time has been established by the state according to legislation which is a 40-
hour working week in Estonia. The standard limits on overtime, time of vacation and taking
of free days before national holidays have been separately stipulated.