People have different views of what type of work is fulfilling for them. All types of work at every level can be fulfilling where the tasks, work environment and employment conditions taken together are well aligned to the skills, talents and aspirations of the people who carry it out.
Fulfilling work is associated with higher productivity and innovation and improved business performance impacts on national economic performance. Work that is fulfilling and that builds on the knowledge, qualifications and skills of the labour force, increases the return on public investment in education and training.
Fulfilment and Fair Work
Fulfilment as a dimension of fair work can be supported in a variety of ways including:
- Job design that focus on effective skills.
- Promoting autonomy.
- Proving opportunities to problem solve, take responsibility and make decisions.
- Investment in training and development and cross learning between individuals or teams.
Health, safety and well-being policies and practices also have an important role to play in generating fulfilling work and in influencing work pace and intensity.
Benefits of Fulfilment
For Individuals
Work is an important element of personal identity. It can provide the opportunity - individually and collectively - to learn, to use talents and skills, and to make decisions.
Fulfilling work is an  important source of job satisfaction, forming the basis for employee commitment, and is associated with better health and well-being.
For Employers
Fulfilling work provides the basis for people to go beyond what is required of them. It encourages creativity and innovation and can unleash the talents and capabilities that generate benefits for employers through better performance, quality and responsiveness.
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Effective voice
Effective voice
For individuals, the opportunity to have an effective voice is crucially important. Having a say at work is consistent with the broader suite of rights available to citizens in democratic societies.
Opportunity
Opportunity
Fair opportunity is the chance to access and progress in work. It helps creates a more equal, inclusive and cohesive society.
Security
Security
Security of income can contribute to greater individual and family stability and promote more effective financial planning, including investment in pensions.
Respect
Respect
Respect at work enhances individual health, safety and wellbeing. Dignified treatment can protect workers from workplace related illness and injury and create an environment free from bullying and harassment.