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In recent years, we have seen how the quality of work life has been focused and defined by the European Commission (EC). In our study we compare the EC definition with the academic one and try to see how close they are. We also analyse the possibility of applying the institutional definition to the Spanish case through the development of specific indicators. Our main conclusions are that QWL is increasingly important for policy makers. In addition, it is essential to have objective indicators and to conduct surveys in order to reliably measure QWL.
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There was a total of 107 indicators if we count subsections and subindicators.
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The results presented in this study were obtained within the framework of the project “Estudio Manpower Professional. Calidad Laboral”, funded by Manpower Professional. Of course, any errors are our own.
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Royuela, V., López-Tamayo, J. & Suriñach, J. The Institutional vs. the Academic Definition of the Quality of Work Life. What is the Focus of the European Commission?. Soc Indic Res 86, 401–415 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-007-9175-6
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