Työviihtyvyyteen

Työviihtyvyyteen is a Finnish term referring to the experience and level of satisfaction that employees perceive with their work. In Finnish organizational psychology and occupational health discourse, the concept of job satisfaction (työviihtyvyys) is central to understanding how workers feel about their tasks, relationships, rewards, and work environment. The illative form tyäviihtyvyyteen appears in discussions about aiming for or addressing improvements in job satisfaction.

Definition and scope

Työviihtyvyyteen encompasses multiple dimensions of work experience, including intrinsic factors such as meaningful tasks, autonomy, and opportunities to use skills, as well as extrinsic factors like fair pay, safe conditions, supervisor support, and stable work arrangements. Social aspects, including coworker relations and a positive organizational culture, also influence perceived satisfaction. The concept is closely linked to broader notions of work well-being and is distinct from, yet related to, work engagement and burnout.

Measurement and evidence

Researchers typically assess työviihtyvyyteen through self-report surveys using validated job satisfaction scales or broader well-being instruments. Studies may be cross-sectional or longitudinal to examine how changes in work design, leadership, or policies affect satisfaction over time. In Finland, these measures often appear within broader work-health and safety surveys and organizational assessments.

Implications and applications

Higher job satisfaction is generally associated with positive outcomes such as increased productivity, reduced turnover and sickness absence, better mental health, and improved morale. Practical strategies to enhance työviihtyvyyteen include job design and enrichment, granting appropriate autonomy, constructive feedback, recognition, career development opportunities, fair compensation, and attention to work-life balance and safety.

See also

Työhyvinvointi, työengagement, burnout, job satisfaction.