Providing fulfilment for workers
A job that’s fulfilling gives workers:
- a good working environment that is inclusive, respectful and meets their needs
- access to learning and training opportunities
- clear personal development goals
- a positive work culture – for example, your organisation encourages workers to grow their skillset
- job satisfaction
- the chance to align their skills with their role
How a sense of fulfilment benefits your organisation
A greater sense of fulfilment at work can help your organisation:
- build the skills it needs to grow
- produce higher quality goods and services
- attract and retain talented workers
- be more productive and creative
- improve health and wellbeing in your workforce
- reduce absences
Personal and career development opportunities form an important part of future job prospects. They’re also important for recruitment and retention, according to the CIPD Working Lives Scotland Report 2024.
Investing in the development of your workers can:
- allow them to feel in control of their professional development
- encourage a sense of ownership of their work
- make you a more appealing employer
Example
Connect Three used Fair Work principles to build a more supportive learning environment.
“At Connect Three, we empower our people to thrive through tailored Personal Development Plans and dedicated budgets, driving performance and sustainable growth.
Our Giving Back Days also foster development and team bonding, while supporting our mission to make the planet a better place to live and work.
This approach has led to consistent growth, and in 2024, we celebrated our 10th year.”
Sam Gaughan, Employee Experience/Learning Consultant at Connect Three
Generating fulfilment in your organisation
You can align with the skills, talents and aspirations of your workers by:
- encouraging them to set professional goals – for example, through a Personal Development Plan
- considering how to close the gap between the skills you have and the skills you need – offering free or funded training opportunities
- looking for opportunities to give your teams ownership over their role and development
- encouraging everyone to explore areas of interest that are relevant to their work
- creating health and wellbeing policies in your organisation
Employer resources for managing skills
Find out how to manage and grow skills within your organisation with the Skills Management Tool from Skills Development Scotland.
Find out if you have skills gaps in your organisation with the Role Comparison tool from Skills Development Scotland.
Employer resources for health and wellbeing
Find out about the Mental Health at Work Commitment on Mind.
Learn how to support health and wellbeing at work through ACAS.