Categories of work
working for a financial reward
paid work
Strong feeling of suitability for a particular career
vocation
Socio economic background
Higher socio-economic background-more likely to aspire to high paid jobs
Working hours
flexi time, shorter working week(max 48 hrs) work from home
equality legislation has advanced womens rights in workplace
lots of women working
working for no financial reward
unpaid work
Satisfaction or pleasure experienced from completing a job rather than financial gain
intrinsic satisfaction
social contact
Many people work for social contact esp retired
Employee participation
empowers workers- confidence and productivity are increased
effectiveness of employee participation is not valued in many environments as managers feel they know best
economic necessity
With increased cost of living its often necessary for women to participate in paid employment as dual incomes are needed to meet basic needs of family
working in the community or local charity
Voluntary work
Satisfaction or pleasure experienced from the benefits associated with the job eg high wages, bonuses etc
Extrinsic satisfaction
Work ethic
Persons attitudes feelings or beliefs about work
Manual work
Many labour intensive jobs safer now
Childcare supports
Some workplaces offer creches
ECCE for free childcare
Example of community work
food banks
Degree of enjoyment individuals get from completing a job
satisfaction
Working conditions
Workplace and environment where a person works. a clean friendly and safe workplace leads to better productivity
Stress levels
varies among jobs
long hours and hard work can negatively impact productivity, physical and mental health and family relationships
Part-time and job share options
Helps balance work and family responsibilities
example of voluntary work
SVDP
Personal identity and status
Work gives people a personal identity and status eg doctors
Entitlements
All employees are entitled to fair treatment and not to be exploited
min wage, annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay
Higher education attainment
More women progressing to 3rd level
improved their value on the job market