Job design, workload, and the case for promoting wellbeing
3CO04 – Essentials of people practice
This CIPD Level 3 learning video explores job design, workload, and the case for promoting wellbeing as part of unit 3CO04 – Essentials of people practice, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 3.2. The video explains the concept of workplace wellbeing and its importance by examining how physical and mental health, organisational pressures, and job quality intersect to influence employee wellbeing, whilst presenting both the moral and business case for prioritising wellbeing initiatives. You will gain understanding of how effective job design and workload management contribute to reducing sickness absence, stress-related illnesses, and improving engagement and organisational performance.
Assessment Criteria 3.2
Explain the concept of wellbeing in the workplace and why it is important.
Indicative Content
Definition and concept of wellbeing and the results of not paying attention to it; contribution of physical and mental health to wellbeing; organisational and environmental pressures that affect wellbeing; relationship between workload, job design, job quality and wellbeing; moral/ethical and business case for promoting wellbeing, such as reduced sickness absence, reduction in stress-related illnesses, higher engagement and improved performance, inclusive culture.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Job design, workload, and the case for promoting wellbeing
About 3CO04 – Essentials of people practice
This unit introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development, essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practise progressively.
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