The environment, factors, and circumstances under which work is performed, influencing employees’ well-being, satisfaction, and productivity.

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Structured or purposeful activity in which individuals or groups perform tasks to achieve objectives or receive compensation.

Work

A specific role or position within the broader context of work, composed of various tasks and responsibilities.

"Tasks are discrete pieces of work. Different types of tasks require different skills, and jobs consist of bundles of tasks associated with different specialisations."

Task

Working Conditions

"Analysing work in terms of tasks can explain how technology, organisational change, and social norms affect the nature of work."

"Collecting data on tasks can help track changes in working conditions, such as their routineness and standardisation, and can inform policies related to labor market regulation, social protection, and education and training. Analysing the changing nature of work through the lens of tasks also helps understand the changing demand for skills."

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