WORK ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF WORK LIFE OF PERSONNEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
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The work environment, including its design, is a crucial factor that organizations must consider. A supportive environment enhances employees’ quality of work life, improves efficiency, and promotes sustainable success. Higher education institutions, in particular, are crucial to social and national development as they produce quality graduates, generate new knowledge, and provide academic services to society. Therefore, prioritizing the promotion of a good quality of work life for employees is crucial. This article aims to study the work environment and quality of life of higher education personnel. This paper utilizes a synthesis of relevant literature and theoretical concepts to draw conclusions on the impact of the work environment on their quality of work. The findings suggest that work environment development consists of two components. The first is the physical work environment, which covers tangible aspects of employees’ working conditions and affects their health, safety, and efficiency. This includes factors such as lighting, temperature, noise, vibration, air quality, and workspace arrangements. Second, the development of the social work environment, which encompasses interpersonal relationships and interactions within the workplace, as well as the organizational atmosphere and culture that influence employee feelings and behaviors. Both aspects of the work environment are crucial for employee health, happiness, and work efficiency. A good physical environment promotes health and safety and reduces the risk of various diseases. And the social environment will create a good working atmosphere, which has a positive effect on the mental health of employees.
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