Quality work life (QWL) aims to improve employees' standard of living and organizational effectiveness through (1) considering how work impacts people and (2) involving employees in problem-solving and decision-making. QWL seeks to improve productivity, create positive attitudes, and increase the organization's effectiveness by evaluating the effects of changes on employees, identifying job quality strengths and weaknesses, and addressing major barriers like occupational stress. Strategies to improve QWL include self-managed work teams, participative management, and recognition programs.