ABSTRACT

This chapter is about design of the execution of work tasks – a historical overview of efficiency and meaningfulness in working life, satisfaction in working life, employability in a changing working life – resilience, employeeship – increasing individuals’ experiences of being part of a greater whole, organisation of work in relation to employees’ abilities and motivation, the learning organisation, learning processes in organisations and companies and methods for competence development and transfer of tacit knowledge. The chapter also includes some statements to consider and reflect on in relation to a sustainable working life on the organisational/enterprise level.